AHUSC Leadership
Our university is lead by a group of innovative and highly dedicated leaders who carry the vision, mission, values, and beliefs of the university.
Dr. Aitua Ogiamien
University President
Since his tenure began in 2017, President Aitua has transformed the technology infrastructure, implemented new learning module systems, increased the university’s web presence, raised academic standards, and dramatically increased fundraising.
University Administration
Dr. Tony B.E Ogiamien is the Founder and President of American Heritage University of Southern California, (AHUSC) United States of America. He became the First African/Nigerian to be granted a license to establish the institution in 2004 by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
AHUSC is finalizing approval from the Bureau for Private and Post-Secondary Education to grant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business. AHUSC is also currently in the process of gaining accreditation from TRACS. AHUSC participates in Cross-Border education and currently maintains academic partnerships with universities in India, Philippines, Hong-Kong, Nigeria, and Zambia
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 110
- chancellor@ahusc.net
Dr. Tony Ogiamien
Founder & Chancellor
Dr. Brian Atkinson possesses over 25 years of industry experience holding multiple management and marketing positions bringing on hands experience and knowledge to the curriculum development at American Heritage University. Dr. Atkinson also holds an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing from American Public University as well as a DBA from Trident International University with an emphasis on the processes of learning theory elements and how their application can be utilized to enhance knowledge transfer in both business and educational settings.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 116
- brian.atkinson@ahusc.net
Dr. Jay Deb
Vice President
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 115
- dcarrasco@ahusc.net
Dr. Virginia Green
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Aniruddha Pal is a seasoned professional in business administration with over 13 years of experience. He has managed businesses and maintained partnerships with businesses all over the world. In addition to his position at the Head of International Affairs of our institution, he is also a Governing Council Board Member.
Contacts:
- +91-8888522722
- international@ahusc.net
Dr. Aniruddha Pal
Head International Affiliations
Mrs. Pat Ogiamien is responsible for managing student records, compliance, and reports.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 113
- registrar@ahusc.net
Mr. David Carrasco
Head of Compliance
Contacts:
Mrs. Pat Ogiamien
Registrar
Dr. Tony B.E Ogiamien is the Founder and President of American Heritage University of Southern California, (AHUSC) United States of America. He became the First African/Nigerian to be granted a license to establish the institution in 2004 by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
AHUSC is finalizing approval from the Bureau for Private and Post-Secondary Education to grant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business. AHUSC is also currently in the process of gaining accreditation from TRACS. AHUSC participates in Cross-Border education and currently maintains academic partnerships with universities in India, Philippines, Hong-Kong, Nigeria, and Zambia
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 110
- chancellor@ahusc.net
Harriet Erickson
Vice President, Student Affairs
Dr. Brian Atkinson possesses over 25 years of industry experience holding multiple management and marketing positions bringing on hands experience and knowledge to the curriculum development at American Heritage University. Dr. Atkinson also holds an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing from American Public University as well as a DBA from Trident International University with an emphasis on the processes of learning theory elements and how their application can be utilized to enhance knowledge transfer in both business and educational settings.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 116
- brian.atkinson@ahusc.net
Wesley Clarke
Senior Advisor to the President
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 115
- dcarrasco@ahusc.net
Betty Bowman
Acting Vice President for Finance
Dr. Aniruddha Pal is a seasoned professional in business administration with over 13 years of experience. He has managed businesses and maintained partnerships with businesses all over the world. In addition to his position at the Head of International Affairs of our institution, he is also a Governing Council Board Member.
Contacts:
- +91-8888522722
- international@ahusc.net
Johnny Jones
Dean, Diversity and Compliance
Mrs. Pat Ogiamien is responsible for managing student records, compliance, and reports.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 113
- registrar@ahusc.net
Dennis Ruiz
Acting Vice President of Administration
Contacts:
Vernon Lowe
Assistant Vice President for Communications