The leadership team at Sofia University shares a common vision and mission: to provide students with the most transformative and educational experience possible.
Elected by our appointed Board of Trustees, the Sofia University leadership’s primary role is to ensure that the standards we agree upon are being upheld. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest degree, and our primary goal is to provide our students with a meaningful, transformative educational experience. To provide that, accountability in leadership is crucial.
Executive Leadership
Carol Humphreys, PhDPresident
Nami Kim, PhD.Provost & Accreditation Liaison Officer
Bill Y. Chen, PhDInterim Chief Financial Officer (consultant)
Renate KrogdahlAVP HR, Administration & Board Governance
Penny LiAVP Strategic Enrollment, International Partnerships, Alumni Affairs
Yali WangAVP Global Engagement
Steven GoldAVP Academic Innovation
Lloyd LeeDirector of IT
Roland ReeseDirector of Marketing and Communications
Academic Department Chairs
Jennifer CraneProgram Chair: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Dr. Simone DiMatteoMaster of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program Chair
Dr. Mary Kay ChessDoctor of Business Administration Program Chair
Dr. Fred LuskinDoctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program Chair
Dr. Caifang ZhuPhD in Transpersonal Psychology (Chinese Language) Program Chair
Dr. Robert WoodPhD in Transpersonal Psychology, Master of Transpersonal Psychology, Master of Transpersonal Psychology (Online), Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Program Chair
Donna DuloProgram Chair: MA of Computer Science
Staff Leadership
Abi KinnahanAssociate Director of Academic Affairs
Janett CabaneroDirector of Financial Aid
Dr. John ElfersDissertation Office Director, Center of Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL)
Lin ZhangAssociate Director of Global College
Ajla MulaomerovicDirector of Accounting
Rumaana KhanDirector of Institutional Research
Juan NavaFacilities Coordinator (Costa Mesa campus)
Lisa SammonLibrarian
Ranali DewarajaAssociate Director of International Student Office, PDSO
Karina SulaimanChief Registrar
