A professional holding an EdD in Sports Management (United States Sports Academy), MS in Kinesiology (California State University, Fullerton), and BA in Exercise Science (Central College) has led higher education and sports science initiatives for over a decade. Currently President of Lionel University (Carpinteria, CA, 2019–Present), they drove the school’s brand transformation, increased annual revenue and enrollments by 50%+, secured accreditation renewal, launched its first graduate program, and oversaw a $40M sale of the Professional Division.
Previously Chief Academic Officer at the International Sports Sciences Association (2017–2018), they developed 5 certificate programs, boosted exercise science degree graduation rates by 15%, and edited multiple fitness textbooks. With adjunct teaching experience at the United States Sports Academy and ISSA (covering kinesiology, exercise physiology, and nutrition), they also taught U.S. Army soldiers across Europe and the U.S., earning a Command Sergeant Major Coin for outstanding performance. Their expertise includes multimillion-dollar budget management, curriculum design (undergraduate/graduate programs), and higher education accreditation.