Faculty

Department: Graduate Business

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background: (Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Business Administration, Florida International University
• MBA Business Administration, St. Thomas University
• Graduate Certification in Taxation, University of Hartford
• Graduate Specialization in Finance, University of Phoenix
• Graduate Specialization in Accounting University of Phoenix
• Graduate Specialization in Administration, University of Phoenix
• DBA Business Administration, University of Phoenix

Professional Experience:

Dr. Salas-Amaro is an accomplished higher education administrator, business faculty, and licensed federal tax practitioner. His extensive professional experience in business leadership, accounting, taxation, and financial services provides a unique insight into managing organizations. Dr. Salas-Amaro has also published and presented for the International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE), and the Academic Organization for Advancement of Strategic and International Studies (Academic Oasis). Dr. Salas-Amaro was appointed to the Board of Directors of Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society for Business.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Graduate Student's and Employer's Perceptions of Online Learning
• Best Practices in Graduate Online Business Courses

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Dr-Cheryl-Lentz/dp/0997439998
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Armando-Salas-Amaro

Department: Psychology (IO)

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:

• BA Psychology, Dartmouth College
• MS Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Georgia Tech
• PhD Psychology, Georgia Tech

Professional Experience:

Dr. Bracken was an editor and contributor to “The Handbook of MultiSource Feedback” (2001) and “The Handbook of Strategic 360 Feedback” (2019). He has been both an internal staff member and external consultant to varied organizations. As an internal staff member, his experience includes Xerox and BellSouth. As a consultant, he has worked for National Computer Systems, Personnel Decisions Intl, Towers Perrin, Mercer Delta Consulting, Kenexa and OrgVitality. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Certified Executive Coach.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Organizational Feedback Processes (e.g., 360 Feedback)
• Performance Management

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Research Gate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Bracken-2

Department: Business

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:

• DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University
• MS (Master of Science) in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University
• Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communication from Southern New Hampshire University
• BA (Bachelor of Art) in Public Communication with a minor in Sociology

Professional Experience:

I have worked in academia for close to two decades. I have taught at multiple colleges and universities via online and traditional face-to-face format. I have taught at both the graduate and undergraduate level in the areas of management, leadership, and marketing. My research interests lie in the areas of servant leadership, toxic leadership, finance, and organizational climates to name a few. I believe the investment of knowledge in my students is an invaluable contribution in their lives and mines.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Servant leadership
• Toxic leadership
• Finance
• Organizational climates

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shereka-Browne

Department: Accounting

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:

• BBA Accounting, Howard University
• MBA, Accounting, University of Maryland
• DBA, Accounting, Argosy University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Cezair has 20 + years of college level teaching experience and 10 years of corporate experience having worked for such organizations as the U.S. Federal Government, Deloitte & Touché and Citibank. Dr. Cezair has certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Management Accountant. Dr. Cezair has performed professional services in her field which include reviewing new textbooks for various publishers, reviewing submissions to various refereed journals and professional conferences Dr. Cezair has presented research papers at conferences nationwide. She has been a member of the Keiser family for 13 years.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Fraud examination
• Auditing
• International Accounting

Department: Criminal Justice

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Psychology & Dramatic Art, University of California, Santa Barbara
• MA Theatre, Royal Holloway, University of London
• MPhil Criminological Research, University of Cambridge
• PhD Criminology, University of Cambridge

Professional Experience:

Dr. Barbara Cooke holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and an MPhil in Criminological Research from the University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology. She is a subject matter expert in prison-based dog-training programs and altruism programs. Dr. Cooke's undergraduate degree is in Psychology and Dramatic Arts from the University of California Santa Barbara. Prior to moving into the field of criminal justice and criminology, Dr. Cooke earned an MA in Theatre from Royal Holloway, University of London. Subsequently, Dr. Cooke decided to pursue her passion for criminological psychology and rehabilitation at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Program evaluation
• Correctional programming and rehabilitation
• Prison-based dog-training programs

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lQfekZkAAAAJ&hl=en

Department: GS Business

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• Bachelor of Science in International Business, Florida Metropolitan University, Pompano Beach, FL
• Master of International Business, MIBA, Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Doctor of International Business, DIBA, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Professional Experience:

Dr. Eggertsson is currently the Chair of GS Business at Keiser University, where he also teaches international business courses. He ran his international marketing firm where he exported parts and components globally. He also has experience in the local real estate market. He has published several journal articles and is the Editor-it Chief for Journal of International Management Studies

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Dr. Eggertsson's research interests are in various international business topics.
• Dr. Eggertsson has published a few articles with his former students.

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://ejbr-journal.org/EJBR-JOURNAL/Default.aspx

Department: Accounting

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BGS General Studies, Northern Illinois University
• MBA Business, Rockford University
• DBA Business Administration/Accounting, Argosy University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Ferrell began teaching in 1997 in a business college. After completing her Doctor of Business Administration/Accounting, she taught for many colleges and universities as an adjunct professor. Finally in 2010, Dr. Ferrell began teaching for Keiser University. Prior to teaching accounting, Dr. Ferrell worked in accounting and spent 16 years working in public housing. Other experience includes banking and retail.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Retirement studies.

Department: Graduate School Education

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Education, University of Nebraska
• MS Education, University of Nebraska
• Ph. D., Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction University of Nebraska

Professional Experience:

Experienced leader in professional development design and presentation. Annual presenter or co-presenter for TLC; 20+ years as a Professor of Instructional Design and Technology; Over 50 presentations/workshops at state and national conferences.

Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to KU committees. Service to university has included chairing and serving on numerous committees. Serving as IDT program chair for ~two terms/six years.

Served as State Director of an NSF funded train-the-trainer model for Nebraska.

Worked as a full-time professional development specialist, planning, implementing, and presenting training in-services for the Omaha Public Schools.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Qualitative research designs
• AI use for research projects

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Research Gate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384968824_GatewoodCV

Department: Psychology

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Speech Communication, St. Cloud State University
• MS Communication Studies, Minnesota State University, Mankato
• PhD Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Capella University

Professional Experience:

Accomplished leader including 15 years of experience leading organizations in significant change efforts as a Manager/President/CEO of for-profit and non-profit organizations. Academic experience includes 4 years teaching undergraduate students and 10 years as a graduate student professor. Authored the Servant Leadership Manual and 16 peer-reviewed publications. Student research project mentor and research lab facilitator, avid public speaker, and proud advocate of academic freedom and religious expression.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Student research lab
• Servant Leadership, religion, and spirituality

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gDpbWsgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Kuchinka

Department: Graduate Psychology

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Psychology, San Francisco State University
• Ph. D. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Capella University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Richard A. Mendelson has served as Faculty in the Graduate Psychology Department of Keiser University since late 2012. His areas of research interest include the applied aspect of emotional intelligence, politically-based maltreatment in the workplace, and chronic pain. In addition to his duties as a Professor, he also serves as a Consultant and Expert Witness. He has presented and/or consulted for groups such as the International Space Medicine Consortium, InnovaSpace, and The Central European Bank.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Politically Based Maltreatment in the Workplace
• Emotional Intelligence
• Chronic Pain/Medicine

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GmzOhyMAAAAJ&hl=en
• Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-Mendelson
• Academia.edu: https://keiseruniversity.academia.edu/RichardMendelson

Department: Business

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BBA Baruch College
• MBA Long Island University
• DBA Business Administration Nova Southeastern University

Professional Experience:

27 years of business, healthcare, consulting, and marketing experience. Professor, researcher, and advisor.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=new_articles&hl=en&imq=jeff+ritter#
• ResearchGate

Department: Education

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Psychology, Rutgers University
• MS Student Personnel Administration, New York University
• EdD Higher Education Administration, Florida International University

Professional Experience:

The “electrifying” Dr. Rosa was raised in New Jersey. Growing up, he did not believe he had the academic or financial means to attend college. He accompanied a friend on college tours where counselors encouraged him to apply. As a first-generation college student and active student leader, he developed a passion for higher education. He has worked in the private and public sectors and held positions in residence life, student services, human resources, and academic affairs. He is passionate about motivating students to earn college degrees, and being a university professor has allowed him to make an even greater difference.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Generational Differences
• Assessment

Department: Psychology

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Psychology, University of Missouri- St. Louis
• MA Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Missouri- St. Louis
• PhD Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Missouri- St. Louis

Professional Experience:

Dr. Laurie Slifka is a research neuropsychologist and has served as a faculty member in the Graduate Psychology Department since 2017. Her research, focusing on the brain integrity of individuals affected by HIV and early life stress, has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. Additionally, Dr. Slifka has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications. Beyond her faculty duties, Dr. Slifka is the Chair of the Graduate School Teaching and Learning Center. With a deep commitment to education, she applies her extensive research and training experience to enhance her teaching and mentoring.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Statistics
• Teaching and Learning

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LHFeY34AAAAJ&hl=en
• Research Gate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laurie-Slifka

Department: Graduate Business

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS Accounting, Harding University
• CPA, State of Texas
• MS Economics, Georgetown University
• PhD Economics, University of Arkansas

Professional Experience:

Dr. Tucker has been teaching for Keiser University since 2013. He primarily teaches Managerial Economics in the MBA program, and Global Economics in the DBA program. He also serves as Chair and Committee Member for student dissertations in the DBA program. Dr. Tucker's research interest is in the integration of faith and economics. He has published several journal articles on the subject and has been a featured speaker at several conferences.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Dr. Tucker's research interest is in the integration of faith and economics
• Dr. Tucker has also co-authored several articles with his former students.

Department: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• B.S. Management/Human Resources, Park College
• M.S. Criminal Justice, University of Alabama
• Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Vecchi has over 30 years of law enforcement experience. He is also a U.S. Army Veteran. He formerly served as Chief of the FBI Behavioral Science Unit and was a career FBI negotiator. In these positions, he gained extensive experience assessing and interacting with violent offenders with a focus on understanding their motivations and the meaning behind their behavior. Dr. Vecchi uses this knowledge and understanding of offender behavior to enhance his teaching, training, research, and consulting activities. Dr. Vecchi specializes in behavioral threat assessment, threat prevention and management, and threat response. Dr. Vecchi also provides expert witness consulting in targeted violence, police procedures, confirmation bias, negotiation, and behavioral analysis.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Targeted violence
• Threat Assessment
• Threat Prevention
• Threat Response
• Personal Protection
• Negotiation
• Behavioral Analysis

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C29&q=Gregory+Vecchi&btnG=

Department: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS Psychology, University of Phoenix
• MS Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Capella University
• PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Capella University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Steven Whitaker is an industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist and industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology professor for the Graduate Psychology Department. Prior to teaching at Keiser University, Dr. Whitaker completed a two-year teaching assistantship, and as an industrial/organizational psychologist with significant education and experience, he is competent in teaching students to be critical thinkers about and how to apply I/O psychology to assess and improve individual, group, and organizational dynamics in work environments. Within I/O psychology, Dr. Whitaker maintains expertise in consultation for various organizations in applying competency-based, multicultural, and ethical approach of I/O psychology in work environments through data-driven management objectives.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• The interconnections of I/O psychology and technology and the psychological effects of technology at work
• Psychological safety

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pCzqcyAAAAAJ&hl=en
• Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steven-Whitaker-3

Department: College of Chiropractic

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• PhD Engineering/Biomechanics, University of Cincinnati
• MS Engineering, McMaster University
• RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training, SVYASA-HOUSTON, JKYOG Academy-Dallas

Professional Experience:

Dr. Gudavalli had his undergraduate and Master of Technology degrees from India and Ms degree from Canada and a PhD degree from USA. He is currently a Teaching and Research faculty at Keiser University. He does research related to spine, low back pain, and neck pain. He is the receipient of several NIH research grants. He teaches courses in biomechanics (basic and clinical) and research methodology to chiropractic students as well as engineering students. He has published research articles in several international journals, presented in scientific conferences all over the world. He is also certified as a yoga teacher. Has been teaching Yoga classes to children, adults, family, seniors since 2010 at various places (temples, public libraries, community centers, LA Fitness, YMCA, SEWA international, yoga studios). Conducted workshops on weight management using yoga, diabetes management using yoga, low back pain management using yoga.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Biomechanics and human performance
• Spine, low back pain, neck pain, chiropractic, Yoga

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Maruti Gudavalli | Saved List

Department: KUCCM

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• SUNY at Stony Brook, New York, B.S. Biology (1987)
• National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL, B.S. Human Biology (1989)
• National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL, Doctor of Chiropractic (1990)
• National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL, Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics (1999)

Professional Experience:

Dr. Kruse is an instructor and research faculty at the Keiser University College of Chiropractic Medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the SUNY Stony Brook and received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences in 1990. Dr. Kruse is a Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. Dr. Kruse was in private practice in Chicago from 1991-2017. He has been involved in multiple research studies on the biomechanics and clinical outcomes of chiropractic care since 1993 and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Chiropractic clinical outcomes
• Biomechanics of spinal manipulation
• Translational research

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Scopus # 7102082802
• ORCID #0000-0001-8591-4546
• Google Scholarly URL profile

Department: Graduate Nursing

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• PhD in Nursing, Emory University
• MN in Nurse-Midwifery, University of Florida
• BSN, University of Florida

Professional Experience:

Dr. MaryJane Mindlin is the Graduate Nursing Department Chair and the DNP/MSN Academic Program Coordinator at Keiser University. Dr. Mindlin possesses over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, nursing/nurse-midwifery education, administration, and research work. Dr. Mindlin brings prior administrative and leadership experience from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, University of New Mexico, Emory University, and University of Florida. She received her BSN and MN (Nurse-Midwifery) from the University of Florida and her PhD (Nursing) from Emory University. In 2000, Dr. Mindlin received the American College of Nurse-Midwives’ Kitty Ernst Award, the national outstanding young life achievement award in Nurse-Midwifery. Dr. Mindlin is a Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the American Institute of Stress.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery
• Holistic Nursing
• Birth, Water Birth, Provider relationships, Patient Autonomy
• Nursing Education, DNP Education
• Menopause & Sexuality in Women
• Environmental Impacts on Health
• Impact of Stress on Health

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: Google Scholarly URL profile
• Research Gate Profile

Department: Latin Online Division

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• PosDoc. In Curriculum. Pedagógica Experimental Libertador University.
• PosDoc. Emergent Research. Tecnológica del Centro University and REDIT.
• Ph.D. in Education (Graduation ceremony - December). Pedagógica Experimental Libertador University.
• Ph.D. in Science major in Management. Dr Rafael Belloso Chacín University.
• Master of Science In: Teaching for Higher Education. Rafael María Baralt National Experimental University.
• Specialist in Research Methodology. Rafael Urdaneta University, Maracaibo, Venezuela.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Major: Comprehensive Education). Rafael María Baralt National Experimental University.

Professional Experience:

Teacher in the epistemological and methodological area oriented to the training of researchers in the context of programs in the educational, business and psychology areas, among others. On the other hand, Dean of research with experience in the creation of centers, networks, groups and indexed scientific journals. Director of research projects and theses at all levels and educational modalities. University consultant for knowledge management, research and innovation through the creation of policies, programs and strategic projects aligned to the philosophy of educational institutions and contextual needs.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Curriculum, instruction and evaluation.
• Digital transformation and innovation.
• Change management, leadership and organizational development.
• Teacher and researcher training.
• Online education management.
• Artificial intelligence applied to teaching and research.

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.es/citations?user=0NyiwlUAAAAJ&hl=es
• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0294-5289

Department: Business

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• MBA, Universidad Thomas More, Nicaragua
• BS Economics, Universidad Thomas More, Nicaragua

Professional Experience:

Mr. Cerda joined Keiser University in 2019, where he teaches Finance and Business Administration courses. Mr. Cerda considers himself an entrepreneur by nature, he is the founder and Director of two companies, Investigación Interactiva; company that provide market research and technology services respectively in Nicaragua and in the Central American markets. He motivates, encourages, and inspires students to be the next professional entrepreneurs that drive and promote economic development through the creation of high-value businesses companies.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Market Research
• Organizational Research
• Socioeconomic Research

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• [email protected]

Department: Biomedical Sciences

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS Biology, University of South Florida, 2008
• PhD Cell and Molecular Biology, University of South Florida, 2015

Professional Experience:

Dr. Copes has been studying the molecular biology of human lifespan and aging since 2009. He was a postdoctoral researcher with the Morsani College of Medicine at USF. He is also a member of the board of directors for a conservation and research nonprofit organization, and he is a founding member of two biotechnology startups.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Lifespan and aging
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Genomics
• Experimental design and assay design

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=wJatjpwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
• Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Copes
• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7239-9709
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-copes-phd-136a9716/

Department: Cybersecurity

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Security Management, American Public University System (APUS)
• MA Security Management, American Public University System (APUS)
• Ph.D. in Information Systems/Cybersecurity, Nova Southeastern University
• Cybersecurity University Department Chair (UDC), Keiser University

Professional Experience:

Terri Curran, Ph.D., is a highly experienced and passionate cybersecurity practitioner/educator. She performed in CISO (chief information security officer) and other cyber leadership roles during her decades-long professional career. She helped develop State of Florida Cybersecurity legislation addressing cybersecurity governance, co-led creation of global Security Awareness Guidelines and Asset Protection Guidelines. She is the National Cyberwatch Center Cybersecurity Skills Journal Assistant Editor. Certifications include Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Physical Security Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). She was recognized as a “Security Luminary” by Information Security Magazine.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Cyber laws, frameworks and standards
• Cybersecurity leadership and management
• Cyber guidance for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) via cyber clinics
• Cyberspace, artificial intelligence (AI), cyber psychology
• Enterprise risk management programs (ERMPs); third-party risk/supply chain management

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terricurran/

Department: Nursing

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS Nursing, University of South Florida
• MS Nursing, University of South Florida
• PhD in Education (attended the program but did not graduate), University of South Florida
• DNP University of Texas Arlington

Professional Experience:

Cynthia J. Drew is on the faculty in the College of Nursing at Keiser University in Sarasota. She is an autonomous nurse practitioner in Florida and is a Medicare provider for frail, older adults. She has lived in Florida most of her life and has been a registered nurse since the age of twenty years. She received a BS and MS degree in Nursing at the University of South Florida and a Doctor of Nursing degree at the University of Texas in Arlington. Her professional goals include scholarly work, dissemination of research, and continuing her passion of teaching the next generation of nurses.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Frail older adults
• Dementia
• Advance Directives
• Nursing students’ success

Department: Radiologic Technology

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• (RT (R)(N)(T)(ARRT)Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy
• BS in Applied Science and Technology, Thomas A. Edison State College
• MAED Adult Education and Distance Learning, University of Phoenix
• Ph.D. in Health Sciences - International Health Education/Researcher, Trident University International

Professional Experience:

I have been employed by KU for the past 22 years as RT program director and UDC for 14 of those years. I am a member of several different organizations and currently serve as a member of the ASRT Editorial Boards for Radiologic Technologist and Radiation Therapist. I have been one of the TLC leaders at the Sarasota campus since its inception. I have developed several student learning tools which have proved effective for our RT students. As a registered technologist, I have presented my original work at State and National conferences. I enjoy doing research and writing.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Teaching and Learning methodologies
• Radiologic Sciences, pathologies, advanced practice

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://0634brwm5-mp01-y-https-www-proquest-com.prx-keiser.lirn.net/results/CD95F801AF114B21PQ/1?accountid=35796

Department: Administration

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS in Agricultural Education – South Dakota State University
• M Ed. in College Student Personnel University – Colorado State University
• Ph.D. in Adult Learning – University of Wyoming

Professional Experience:

I am originally from South Dakota where I grew up on a farm. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from South Dakota State University but decided that I wanted to pursue higher education administration and teaching. I completed my master’s degree in education from Colorado State University, upon leaving South Dakota. My degree specialization was in College Student Personnel Administration. I have worked for 22 years at five different institutions as a student affairs administrator; and remained active as a teacher and researcher. I obtained a Ph.D. in Adult Education from the University of Wyoming in 2004, while working full-time. My research interests continue to be adult learner motivation, participation, and development; assessment and evaluation; and reflective or critical thinking in learning. I have been a professor and administrator at Keiser University for 14 years.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• My research interests continue to be adult learner motivation, participation, and development; assessment and evaluation; and reflective or critical thinking in learning.

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Slifka, L. M., Keintz, B. J., & Daniels, L. B. (2018, October). The use of role-play to enhance learning in online psychology courses. Poster Presentation at the annual Society for the Teaching of Psychology Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Department: Physical Therapist Assistant; Program Director

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• Doctor of Education (EdD) Instructional Technology, American College of Education
• ABD; expected graduation April 2025
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of St. Augustine
• Master of Science (MSPT) Physical Therapy, University of South Florida
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) Dance, University of South Florida

Professional Experience:

Dr. Terry Larson is an experienced physical therapist and educator. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in instructional technology. Her research focuses on online anatomy education. Her dissertation, "Navigating the Digital Body: A Basic Qualitative Exploration of Student Perspectives on an Online Anatomy Course," investigates student experiences in digital learning environments. With over 15 years of expertise in clinical education and program leadership, Dr. Larson has been instrumental in developing hybrid and online curricula for physical therapy programs. She is active in professional organizations and contributes to academic publications and peer reviews in physical therapy education.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Flipped Learning
• Team-Based Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Simulation

Department: Graduate Programs in Education and DBA, Latin Division

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• University of Havana, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, specialty in Statistics
• Academy of Science of Cuba and Institute of Mathematics Karl Weierstrass, Germany. Doctor in Mathematical Sciences (equivalent of the US degree of Ph.D. in Statistics)

Professional Experience:

Experienced researcher and educator with over 80 publications in Biomedicine, Aging, Nutrition, and Education. I have led or collaborated on over 10 Biomedical Research Projects, serving as director, lead researcher or co-researcher. I bring extensive teaching experience in graduate-level online programs, specializing in Statistics and Research Methods. I have also supervised numerous theses, master’s, and PhD dissertations in areas including Statistics, Health, Aging, and Education. My work bridges scientific investigation and education, fostering research-driven approaches to health and education.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Data Analysis
• Survey validation
• Modelation
• Multivariate Analysis
• Design and validation of technological tools

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• ResearcherID: A-8508-2015
• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7470-2433
• https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=es&user=qabycucAAAAJ&view_op=list_works& sortby=pubdate

Department: Dean of Academic Affairs, Flagship Campus

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Psychology, Skidmore College
• MA Psychology, Emory University
• Ph.D. Psychology, Emory University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Jennifer Peluso is the Dean of Academic Affairs at Keiser University’s Flagship Residential Campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. For 30 years, Dr. Peluso has served in various faculty and administrative roles in higher education. Her early academic training and research focused on cognitive psychology and individual differences in encoding and retrieval from memory. As an administrator, Dr. Peluso has developed, led, and presented on institutional initiatives promoting evidence-based best practices of master teachers, student achievement and success, creating and sustaining undergraduate research, high-impact educational practices, graduate student mentoring, programmatic and regional accreditation, and developing academic leaders. Dr. Peluso earned her BA in Psychology from Skidmore College and both her MA and Ph.D. in Psychology from Emory University. Dr. Peluso co-founded and formerly served on the Board of Directors for Achieve Palm Beach County. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Arc of Palm Beach County. She is also a member of the International Executives Association and the Executives’ Association of Palm Beach County.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Student retention and success
• Leadership development
• Faculty development and success
• Individual differences in cognition

Department: Political Science

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Political Science, University of Florida
• MA International Affairs, Ohio University
• PhD Educational Leaership, Keiser University

Professional Experience:

With extensive experience in higher education and organizational leadership, I am dedicated to driving outcomes that create a positive social impact. With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and an M.A. in International Affairs, I bring a unique blend of pedagogical principles and a global perspective to my work as a higher education strategist, researcher on topics related to higher education for refugees and students in crisis contexts, and a political science college professor. My experience as a leader and educator spans 25 years and has given me a deep understanding of how to deliver impactful outcomes by creating meaningful learning experiences.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Refugee resettlement, acculturation, and the role of higher education
• Researching communicative approaches to English language teaching with PEER researchers in Jordan
• Pedagogical course design for students in crisis contexts
• The impact of study abroad and curriculum internationalization on student experiences, academic outcomes, and social integration.

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&view_op=list_works&gmla=ALUCkoUWPfM fv457YYpWfkWQ5o9qgAdcYB-VBO6r68KnWiULdDYZTdlh1qQOGY5Bkt15Up1QzQg3l- hXUOHSscrfalQb&user=SUI37ekAAAAJ

Department: General Education

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• B.A. English, Rollins College
• M.Phil. English, Drew University
• Ph.D. English, Drew University

Professional Experience:

Dr. James Rovira is a higher education professional with over 20 years in the field who has teaching, research, and administrative experience. To date he has published seven books and a number of reviews, articles, and creative works.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• David.Bowie.Is, anthology in development co-edited with Dr. Samuel Gladden, University of New Orleans
• Romanticism and Heavy Metal, anthology in development co-edited with Dr. Julian Knox, Georgia College and State University
• AI and Human Sentience, anthology in development with Dr. Steven Wexler, California State University, Northridge
• The Fantastic Bestiary, illustrated chapbook of poems with Lee Fearnside, M.F.A. RISD

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• ORCID: James Rovira (0000-0002-2004-4700) - ORCID
• Google Scholar: ‪Dr. James Rovira‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬‬‬

Department: Psychology

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• B.A., Rutgers University
• M.A., The Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research
• M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Data Science
• Neuropsychology, evolutionary cognitive neuroscience, embodied cognition

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zSLXYekAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
• Research Gate: ‪https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jay-Seitz

Department: Daytona Beach Campus Library

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Writing, University of Tampa
• MLIS, University of South Florida
• MPH, American Military University

Professional Experience:

Dawn has been a librarian for 28 years, working for medical, academic, and public libraries. She has been a librarian for Keiser University’s Port St. Lucie Campus and Daytona Beach Campus. Dawn completed two master’s theses, one of which was published in a professional medical library journal. She did a 2021 practicum/internship with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Indian River Lagoon Estuary Program. In September 2024 she was given an Excellence in Resource Management award at the Daytona Beach Campus. Dawn has helped many students at various universities with their theses and dissertations since the mid-1990s.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Free, reliable consumer health information
• Blue-green algae in Florida’s waterways
• Volunteerism for library and environmental organizations

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• LinkedIn: Dawn (Clark) Taggblom, MPH, MLIS | LinkedIn
• Research Gate: Dawn Taggblom (researchgate.net)‬‬‬

Department: Director of Applied Engineering Program, Chair of External Research Grant and Contract, KU

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology
• MS, Electrical Engineering, Northop University,
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering. The George Washington University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Ali Zilouchian is currently the Director of Applied Engineering program at Keiser University. He is also the Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). His sustained contributions and research projects total more than $9M with funding sources from the U.S. DOE, the National Science Foundation (NSF), The Florida Board of Governors (BOG), Florida Power and Light (FPL), Motorola Inc., The School Board of Broward County, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, and others.

Dr. Zilouchian published one book and more than 175 book chapters, scholarly journal papers, and refereed conference proceedings. He has been the associate editor of two Engineering and Computer Science Journals. He is currently active in several professional societies and editorial boards and is a senior member of IEEE and ASME and ASEE and AHSIE.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• STEM Education
• Solar systems, Alternative Energy PEM Fuel Cell Technology
• Intelligent Systems – AI, Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Yz90q3wAAAAJ&hl=en
• https://www.fau.edu/engineering/eecs/research/hsi/people/‬‬‬
• https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37299051300

Department: Biomedical Sciences

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Chemistry, Huntingdon College
• PhD Organic Chemistry, University of South Florida

Professional Experience:

Dr. Craig Bowe received a doctorate from the University of South Florida in Organic Chemistry. Dr. Bowe’s research interests include the areas of environmental science, chemistry and public health to address questions ranging from heavy metals to the detection of trace levels of persistent chemicals including pharmaceuticals from the environment. Dr. Bowe currently serves as chemistry faculty for the Biomedical Sciences program at Keiser University Flagship. Dr. Bowe’s teaching experience includes courses in environmental engineering and chemistry. Dr. Bowe is a member of the Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS) for the American Chemical Society (ACS), as well as various committees for the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, SETAC. Dr. Bowe is a certified reviewer and a junior co-author on a United States patent.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

Research Interests:

• Environmental Pollution
• Water Quality/Water Treatment
• Chemical Safety
• Green Chemistry Education

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• Pharmaceuticals In The Environment: An Introduction to the ET&C Special Issue. Williams et. al. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 763–766. (2016)
• Martin, D.F.; and Bowe, C.A. (2007). Extraction of metals by mercaptans attached to silica gel by azeotropic distillation. United States Patent, 7,193,114B1.

Department: Please Provide

KU Email address: Please Provide

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BA Communications, Florida Atlantic University
• MS Psychology, Lynn University
• DBA Business Administration, Keiser University

Professional Experience:

Dr. Johnathan Ordóñez G. (Nicaragua, 1988) is a Nicaraguan political scientist and author known for his work on regional economic integration in Central America. He has worked in many think tanks, international organizations, and research institutions in Latin America and Europe. He was a SELA Fellow (2010) at Stanford University and an INCASI Fellow (2017) at the Center for Advanced Studies at the University of Cordoba (Argentina). He holds studies in international relations, public policy, economics, and public administration. He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Milan and currently is a Full-time faculty and researcher at Keiser University, Latin American Campus in Nicaragua.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Example, Database systems
• Example, Big data

Department: Biomedical Sciences

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS Chemistry, University of Florida
• PhD, Medical Sciences, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of South Florida College of Medicine
• Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL

Professional Experience:

Dr Segal is the Lead Faculty in the Biomedical Sciences program at Keiser University. With over 30 years of experience as a research scientist in corporate, clinical, and academic settings, his research interests include studying the pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases, Microbiome genomics, and Molecular Epidemiology. Throughout his career, Dr Segal has been involved in various research and teaching roles with numerous publications, presentations, and sponsored grants to his credit. He has over 80 scientific publications and presentations in peer-reviewed research journals and scientific meetings. Dr Segal has 15 years of experience teaching graduate level courses and mentoring over 50 doctoral students research dissertations. Dr Segal serves as a subject matter expert reviewer for many peer-reviewed scientific journals and federal grant research panels.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Molecular Pathogenesis
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Pathogen Diagnostics
• Classroom Critical Thinking Strategies
• Adaptive Learning Technologies

Department: Educational Leadership, Latin Division

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies; Field: Anthropology and Archaeology; Boston, Massachusetts (2020-2022)
• Graduate Certificate (2019-2021)
• Doctor of Education (2013-2016)
• Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership; NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY; Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2008-2013)

Professional Experience:

His Excellency Ambassador Otto Federico von Feigenblatt, MA, PhD, EdD, ALM, is currently serving as the Andean Parliament Special Envoy for Education, a cabinet level appointment made by the Secretary General. Ambassador Otto Federico von Feigenblatt is an elected academician of the prestigious Royal Academy of Doctors of Spain, the Royal Academy of Economics and Financial Sciences of Spain, the Academy of Diplomacy of the Kingdom of Spain, the Academy of History of Ecuador, and the National Academy of History and Geography of Mexico. His Excellency served as ambassador and deputy permanent observer of the International Youth Organization to the United Nations from 2023-2024 before moving on to his current position.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Applied Anthropology
• Regional Higher Education Policy
• Educational Leadership
• International Relations

For further information and selected publications please visit:

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=G84X8-sAAAAJ&hl=en
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Otto-Von-Feigenblatt‬‬‬

Department: IT/Software Engineering

KU Email address: [email protected]

Educational Background:(Credentials, degrees or colleges attended)

• BS Health Science, Kaplan University
• MS Cybersecurity Management, ISA, St. Thomas University
• PhD. Candidate, Artificial Intelligence, Capitol Technology University

Professional Experience:

Oresteban Carabeo is a pioneering inventor and medical device scientist, currently a PhD candidate at Capital Technology University specializing in artificial intelligence, with a focus on deep learning, recurrent neural networks (RNN), gated recurrent units (GRU), and neuroscience. He is dedicated to revolutionizing diabetes treatment and has over a decade of experience in biomedical engineering and cybersecurity. Carabeo has developed a groundbreaking medical procedure utilizing a unique waveform to stimulate neurophysiological responses, effectively restoring beta cell function in individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. His patented, non-invasive device offers a promising cure for diabetes, potentially impacting over 422 million sufferers worldwide.

Any special research related projects or areas of particular interest:

• Neuroscience, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision

For further information and selected publications please visit:

Patents:

• United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2020, U.S. Patent No. 10,673,617, entitled Methods, System and Point-to-Point Encryption Device Microchip for AES-SEA 512-Bit Key Using Identity Access Management Utilizing Blockchain Ecosystem to Improve Cybersecurity.
• United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2020, U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29/734,322, entitled Electro Mechanical Dendron Soma Special Purpose Device Applicator.

Certifications:

• Harvard University | edX | MCB80.1x: Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron, Credential ID https://courses.edx.org/certificates/bc8bd00660374c75ae65012a2b088e94
• Harvard University | edX | MCB80.2x: Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks, Credential ID https://courses.edx.org/certificates/f2e9bc08c8e547748b5efeefb636811c