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 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:

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:

Dr. Jay Deb

Vice President

David Carrasco MBA is in charge of operations and university compliance. He ensures all affairs of the university follow the guidelines set forth by all governing agencies of the institution.

Contacts:

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:

Dr. Aniruddha Pal

Head International Affiliations

Mrs. Pat Ogiamien is responsible for managing student records, compliance, and reports.

Contacts:

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:

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.

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Wesley Clarke

Senior Advisor to the President

David Carrasco MBA is in charge of operations and university compliance. He ensures all affairs of the university follow the guidelines set forth by all governing agencies of the institution.

Contacts:

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:

Johnny Jones

Dean, Diversity and Compliance

Mrs. Pat Ogiamien is responsible for managing student records, compliance, and reports.

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Dennis Ruiz

Acting Vice President of Administration

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Vernon Lowe

Assistant Vice President for Communications

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