Our 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.
Aitua Ogiamien
Office of the 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 Chancellor 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 licensed and approved to grant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in law, business, public policy, and film studies. Graduates of the school are eligible to take the California Bar exam. 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. Jay Deb is a seasoned executive recognized for developing an institution of higher education and offering American Higher Education to the population in developing countries. He is Vice President & COO, American Heritage University of Southern California, Ontario, California. He is also associated with the University of Phoenix and Argosy University as Adjunct Faculty teaching quantitative analysis, research techniques, project management, and strategic planning.
He has a proven track record of managing programs related to R & D, technology development, and quality management in biotechnology, food, and biomedical technology industry.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 111
- drjaydeb@ahusc.net
Dr. Jay Deb
Vice President
Ph.D., Organization & Management, Capella University, M.B.A., Business Administration, Leadership & Technology, New York Institute of Technology, M.A., Business Administration, Leadership & Technology, M.A., Culture and Communication, New York University. B.A Communications and Business Management, East Stroudsburg University, PA.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 117
- vpacademics@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
David is in charge of compliance. He ensures all affairs of the university follow the guidelines set forth by all governing agencies of the institution.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 115
- dcarrasco@ahusc.net
Mr. David Carrasco
Head of Compliance
Mrs. Pat Ogiamien is responsible for managing student records, compliance, and reports.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 113
- registrar@ahusc.net
Mrs. Pat Ogiamien
Registrar
Dr. Tony B.E Ogiamien is the Founder and Chancellor 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 licensed and approved to grant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in law, business, public policy, and film studies. Graduates of the school are eligible to take the California Bar exam. 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. Jay Deb is a seasoned executive recognized for developing an institution of higher education and offering American Higher Education to the population in developing countries. He is Vice President & COO, American Heritage University of Southern California, Ontario, California. He is also associated with the University of Phoenix and Argosy University as Adjunct Faculty teaching quantitative analysis, research techniques, project management, and strategic planning.
He has a proven track record of managing programs related to R & D, technology development, and quality management in biotechnology, food, and biomedical technology industry.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 111
- drjaydeb@ahusc.net
Wesley Clarke
Senior Advisor to the President
Ph.D., Organization & Management, Capella University, M.B.A., Business Administration, Leadership & Technology, New York Institute of Technology, M.A., Business Administration, Leadership & Technology, M.A., Culture and Communication, New York University. B.A Communications and Business Management, East Stroudsburg University, PA.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 117
- vpacademics@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
David is in charge of compliance. He ensures all affairs of the university follow the guidelines set forth by all governing agencies of the institution.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 115
- dcarrasco@ahusc.net
Dennis Ruiz
Acting Vice President of Administration
Mrs. Pat Ogiamien is responsible for managing student records, compliance, and reports.
Contacts:
- (909)884-9000 ext. 113
- registrar@ahusc.net
Vernon Lowe
Assistant Vice President for Communications
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