CLU faculty is comprised of experienced scholar-practitioners committed to mentoring and inspiring students to find practical and inclusive solutions for societal and organizational challenges.
Chuks Agada is both a scholar and practitioner in the field of Human Resources. As a scholar, Dr. Agada has established a reputation in curriculum enhancement, instructional design, and the integration of technology into online courses. Dr. Agada has taught the subject of human resources for a decade. As a practitioner, Dr. Agada has gained professional experience in various human resources leadership and consultation roles for many notable organizations such as GE, LinkedIn, and HSBC Banking Corp. Dr. Agada’s current research interests include Talent Acquisition, Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources, and Talent Management.
Suzanne Atkin's education started on the job at organizations as diverse as the World Bank, the Department of Defense, and high-tech companies. Atkins is the owner of Workplace Harmony, a training and consulting firm. As an executive, Atkins became aware of the power of communication and how it can be less or more effective. After returning to higher education as an adult learner, Atkins earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Social Science and Communication Studies. After earning her MS in Communication Studies, Atkins now teaches in the social sciences for several universities. Atkins’s interests include the change process, identity, relationships, and communicating in the digital age.
Shanelle Benson Reid is President and CEO of ACCESS Global Group and ACCESS Global Enterprises and is a consultant, coach, author, and professional speaker. Dr. Benson Reid’s expertise is in areas of Education, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Cultural Competency, Social Awareness, Equity and Community/Individual Empowerment. Dr. Benson Reid’s consulting focuses on cultural competency, social awareness, and equity in education and employment. Dr. Benson Reid earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) and a Master of Arts in Education from CSUSB as well. Dr. Benson Reid earned her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne. Dr. Benson Reid’s personal motto is "inspire individuals to pursue self-discovery, empower them to be innovative, progressive, and revolutionary in thought, and motivate them to be global activists.” Dr. Benson Reid’s work is changing the landscape of society by empowering individuals, families, and organizations. The ACCESS Global Family of Companies, “encourages self-assessment and self-discovery while promoting innovative and progressive designs for change and implementing strategies for sustained success.”
Erin M. Berman holds advanced degrees in both Corporate and Professional Communication (MS) and Instructional Design (MEd) and has been working in higher education for more than seventeen years as both an instructor and an instructional designer. Berman demonstrates the ability to blend research from the learning sciences with student-facing application to create an enriching and equitable learning experience, with a focus in the online space. Berman serves on the board of her local community garden and leads mindfulness and yoga events in the community. As a fun fact, Berman and her family live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and foster farm animals in support of the local ASPCA.
Kim L. Brown-Jackson holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in Quality Systems Management specializing in Health Systems, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences focusing on pathology and molecular oncology with additional PhD research, a professional MBA-Management certificate, an Associate degree in Biotechnology and Forensic Science as a National Science Foundation Fellow, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a cluster minor in Business Administration. Dr. Brown-Jackson holds certifications including: Change Management Professional, Quality and Business Process Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt), Advanced Telemedicine and Telehealth with a Telestroke specialty, Certified Kirkpatrick Four-Level Evaluation, and as a Distinguished Toastmaster. Dr. Brown-Jackson has over 25 years of experience as a practitioner, academic, global quality healthcare leader, and performance and learning strategist guiding business process improvement through biomedical services, public health, advanced drug development, and telemedicine/telehealth initiatives. Dr. Brown-Jackson specializes in regulatory compliant industries (biologics, therapeutics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and aviation safety). Dr. Brown-Jackson is on the Global Health Access Institute Advisory Board where she focuses on telemedicine and telehealth, for American Meridian University (AMU) as the Advisor of I-CAN (IHI Change Agent Network) Initiatives, and for AMU/American University for Science and Technology (Lean in Healthcare) Teaching Faculty, and as a Postdoctoral Fellow.
Marisa Bryant retired after serving over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Bryant’s background and specializations range from Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Human Resource Management. As a former online student herself, and a strong advocate for online learning and learners, Dr. Bryant understands what it is to be on both sides of the learning equation. Along with teaching at Claremont Lincoln University, Dr. Bryant teaches at five other higher learning institutions: Ashford University, American Military University, Colorado State University-Global Campus, Walden University, and Upper Iowa University.
Alicia Chatman has 15 years of practical experience within healthcare as a healthcare researcher, as an expert in Health Information Management, Quality, Health Economics and Business Operations, and in university teaching. Dr. Chatman holds a Doctorate of Healthcare Administration (DHA) and has been a faculty member and dissertation editor for seven years. Dr. Chatman’s motto is “Your attitude determines your altitude,” meaning: your attitude will take you as far as you are willing to go.
Donna DiMatteo-Gibson received her Bachelor of Arts in both Speech Communications and Psychology from the University of San Diego. Dr. DiMatteo-Gibson also has two Master’s of Science degrees in the areas of psychology and industrial-organizational psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), which is now called Alliant International University. In June of 1999, Dr. DiMatteo-Gibson graduated from CSPP with a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Dr. DiMatteo-Gibson has been teaching online graduate and undergraduate courses since 2001 and enjoys it immensely. Dr. DiMatteo-Gibson also has her own consulting practice where she works with different organizations to improve organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Cecelia Doyle is currently the Early Learning Coordinator at South Washington County Schools where she coaches more than 50 Teachers in best practices to close the achievement gap. Dr. Doyle was Dean of the School of Education at Rasmussen College where she grew the program from four to 24 campuses and online nationally while innovating a workforce program that led to 3,000 graduates. While there, Dr. Doyle was selected as a Master Leader in Education in recognition of leadership in making a difference for children, families, and communities (Exchange Magazine). Dr. Doyle has served as a Professor at the University of Minnesota, Concordia University, and Metropolitan State University. Dr. Doyle earned her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Adult Learning from the University of Minnesota where she studied young immigrants’ experiences and the impact of mainstream educators for these students. Dr. Doyle leads a hiking group year-round in Minnesota to savor the beauty of the great outdoors.
Jennifer Ewing has been practicing human resources and health and safety management for over twenty-nine years in both union and non-union environments. Ewing is certified as both a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Senior Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP). Ewing holds her MBA from Michigan State University and her BSBA from Central Michigan University. Additionally, Ewing has been an adjunct professor for over sixteen years and enjoys passing along her experience and knowledge to her students.
Audrey Jordan’s consulting areas of expertise are in capacity building for resident-centered, place-based community change, cultivating community, organizational and collaborative partnership capacities for results accountability, and teaching about and facilitating conversations to promote racial equity and social justice. Dr. Jordan is also a certified executive life coach, focused on “accompanying social justice leaders and teams to unchain power for transformation.”
Gene Lankford is a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Dr. Lankford holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theological, Historical, and Ethical Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master of Theological Studies in Religions of the World from Harvard University. In addition to Dr. Lankford’s more than 25 years serving as a pastor and his teaching of courses on World Religions, he has several years of experience working with Hispanic/Latino immigrants and on immigration issues. An ethical response to immigrants and immigration issues is one of Dr. Lankford’s major research interests, beginning with his doctoral dissertation. Dr. Lankford believes in taking an interfaith, intercultural, and interdisciplinary approach to ethical issues.
Christine Lustik is the owner of Mindfulness in Organizations, LLC. Dr. Lustik trains individuals and groups within education, non-profit, healthcare, government, and corporate organizations how to practice mindfulness with the goal of increasing focus and resilience and decreasing stress and chaos. Christine thrives on creating training for each individual organization to introduce mindfulness in a way that works with their culture and goals. Previously, Dr. Lustik spent 14 years in the online education arena of higher education, as Director of Distance Education, instructional designer, and faculty member. Much of that time was spent at Western Wyoming Community College supporting the education and community needs of a very large rural area in Southwest Wyoming. Dr. Lustik earned her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Education from Capella University, with a focus on leadership and online education. Dr. Lustik has also completed two Mindfulness Teacher Training programs, with a focus on bringing the practice of mindfulness into organizations in a sustainable way and connecting mindfulness with nature whenever possible.
George “Mac” McCarthy has a PhD in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MA in Economics from Duke University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Montana. Dr. McCarthy is currently the President and CEO of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which seeks to improve the quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land; it researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Dr. McCarthy has served for decades in philanthropy at several foundations with national and international reach, working to address inequities in transportation, housing, land use, and poverty reduction. Dr. McCarthy, along with other staff and faculty, is partnering with CLU to develop the MPA program; their expertise, facilitation of experiential learning opportunities, and other resources will add contemporary, real world, and concrete benefits to our students’ learning.
Sidney Morse is an established academic with scholarly journal publications, presentations, and community involvement that focus on change, leadership, and empowerment. Dr. Morse has been inspiring students academically for over four decades. Dr. Morse began his own consulting firm 26 years ago and is still a managing director providing strategic and leadership development.
Casey Reason earned his PhD from Bowling Green State University in Leadership Studies where he was a Dan Douglas Scholar. The author of seven books, Dr. Reason has over two decades of experience as a keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and executive coach. Dr. Reason’s specialization is helping leaders learn to consistently create organizational cultures ideal for innovation. Dr. Reason has coached CEOs, led C-Suite leadership training, and provided high-impact, aspiring leadership training for companies like American Express, General Dynamics, and Origami Owl. Dr. Reason’s first book was endorsed by Dr. Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager. Dr. Reason is also a national expert in the concept of Professional Learning Communities as an approach to leading deep and sustaining organizational renewal in K12 education using collaboration as a central focus. Dr. Reason’s unique skillset, blending innovative leadership training and transformative instructional design, was featured in an article on Forbes.com after he won the Blackboard International Designer of the Year award in 2012. Dr. Reason lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his sons Brice and Kiah.
Urmala Roopnarinesingh lives in South Florida. Roopnarinesingh has over 10 years’ experience in both higher education and healthcare. Roopnarinesingh’s career includes several leadership positions in pharmaceuticals, medical practices, and higher education administration. Roopnarinesingh has a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration and she is currently completing a PhD in Leadership and Higher Education Administration. Roopnarinesingh is originally from the island of Trinidad, West Indies. Roopnarinesingh enjoys going to the beach, reading, and traveling.
Kathleen Rudoff currently serves as minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Rudoff previously was the Executive Director for the Yale Humanist Community. Dr. Rudoff received a Doctor of Ministry in Multifaith Studies from New York Theological Seminary. Dr. Rudoff has written for the Journal of Religious Humanism and has authored a series of daily meditation journals. Dr. Rudoff teaches courses in interfaith relations, social justice, and mindfulness.
Phyllis H. Sarkaria is a human capital executive, coach, and adviser and serves on the teaching faculty at Claremont Lincoln University. Before starting her consulting practice, Sarkaria was Vice President, Human Resources for Quidel Corporation, a leading manufacturer of medical diagnostic tests, where she oversaw the company's global HR strategy and programs for over 12 years.
Rian Satterwhite is an established scholar in leadership and sustainability, with more than fifteen peer reviewed and professional publications. Satterwhite is also co-editor of Innovation in Environmental Leadership: Critical Perspectives. Satterwhite is a 20+ year member of the International Leadership Association, a member of the Committee for the Advancement of Leadership Programs, and was a founding member of the Sustainability Leadership Member Community. Additionally, Satterwhite has served in multiple leadership roles within professional organizations including chair of Leadership Education and co-chair of the Leadership Education Academy.
Stephanie Varnon-Hughes is the Dean of Teaching, Learning & Leadership, an award-winning public-school teacher and community educator, and experienced higher education administrator with experience in curriculum design, program review, assessment, and professional development for online educators. Dr. Varnon-Hughes was a co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Inter-Religious Studies, a peer reviewed journal, and its sister publication, State of Formation, an online forum for emerging ethical leaders. Dr. Varnon-Hughes holds a PhD from Claremont Lincoln University, an MA and STM from Union Theological Seminary, and her undergraduate degrees are in English and Education, from Webster University. Dr. Varnon-Hughes’s research interests include mindfulness, resilience, and equipping communities to build programs and policies that promote justice and flourishing.
Jason Waldow has a Master’s degree in Business Leadership Communications and a Master’s of Science in Communications Education. Waldo has been teaching Communications for over fifteen years in both on-ground and online settings. Waldow’s current research centers on executive function regarding the communication process. This involves traumatic brain injuries and learning obstacles. Recently, Waldow has started to explore research involving communication and the environment, specifically focusing on young learners. Most of his studies focus on cultural and educational communications. Waldow has served as a team leadership consultant for Boeing executives which allows his research and studies to interconnect in the private sector. Waldow has also utilized his communications background to help create crisis management strategies for organizations. Waldow enjoys working with local non-profits that help “at-risk” youth and has been involved with the Big Brother Big Sister organization for many years.
Kadri Webb is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and currently serves as the Senior Pastor/Teacher of the St. John Church of Oceanside, California. Dr. Webb has served in this capacity since October 2014. Dr. Webb earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a Master of Divinity Degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at the Virginia Union University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the New Brunswick Theological Seminary.
Prior to being called to St. John Church, Dr. Webb held an extensive career in the corporate sector, working in various federal agencies over 15 years to include: Social Security Administration, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Homeland Security, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Since his arrival to California, Dr. Webb has opened the doors of St. John to the entire community, served numerous special meals, completed two major renovations of the church facility, and invited local clergy to join together to combat homelessness, food insecurity, and other challenges that impact the local community. Dr. Webb serves in numerous civic capacities to include: Chair of the Board of Directors at Interfaith Community Services, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors at the San Diego Organizing Project, and Co-Chair of the North Inland Faith Partnership. He also serves as Teaching Faculty at Claremont Lincoln University and as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, teaching both graduate and doctoral students respectively. He is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Kadri Webb is a man of action who lives and believes that “only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
Tim White is a faculty member of the MHA program at CLU and currently researching Ketogenic diets to improve patients' lives with Parkinson's disease. Dr. White has worked in healthcare as a manager and recently consulted on laser safety policies for healthcare. Before completing his education and entering the healthcare field, Dr. White worked in the UPS management sector for 12 years, where quality improvement was a constant focus. Dr. White earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (2010) from Liberty University and his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Management (2013) from Saint Leo University. Dr. White earned his Doctorate of Health Science with a concentration in Education (2017) from AT Still University, where his research focused on attendance barriers to ophthalmology appointments.
Lisa Wright has a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, a Master's degree and PhD in Special Education, all from the University of Missouri. Dr. Wright is a Faculty Leader for the University of Missouri Service Learning program where she leads students in service learning in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In addition, Dr. Wright serves as a reviewer for several professional organizations and journals and is a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the state of Florida and teaches ballet as a volunteer to young children with disabilities.
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