Board of Governance
The Governance Board of UniAthena comprises various external experts, including experienced academics, legal and industry representatives. The Board monitors organizational performance in terms of corporate governance, academic independence, ethics, and integrity. It also provides strategic, academic, and developmental advice, as well as direction and assistance to the Executive and Academic Councils’ agendas, which are the two higher-level councils responsible for overall executive and academic operations of the organization. The Governance Board appoints independent auditors to carry out financial and academic audits. These independent bodies report directly to the Board, the audit reports are discussed in the Board Meetings and disseminated for advice and action to the Executive and Academic Councils.
Dr. Robert Pfumbudzayi Board Member | Independent
Dr. Robert Pfumbudzayi Machera is currently working at Botho University in Botswana as Dean Faculty Dr. Robert Pfumbudzayi Machera is currently working at Botho University in Botswana as Dean Faculty
Michelle Mosolgo Board Member | Independent
Michelle is passionate about education and is a life-long learner. Previously she has held numerous leadership Michelle is passionate about education and is a life-long learner. Previously she has held numerous leadership Michelle is passionate about education and is a life-long learner. Previously she has held numerous leadership
David Gleave Board Member | Independent
David Gleave had a distinguished career as a senior international executive for the University of Cambridge David Gleave had a distinguished career as a senior international executive for the University of Cambridge
Dr. Deborah Vess Board Member | Independent
Dr. Deborah Vess is a Professor of History, Music, and Philosophy at EGSC and also teaches Art courses. She Dr. Deborah Vess is a Professor of History, Music, and Philosophy at EGSC and also teaches Art courses. She
Firoz Thairinil Board Member | Ex-Officio
Mr Firoz Thairinil is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Westford Education Group, ensuring that a Mr Firoz Thairinil is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Westford Education Group, ensuring that a
Dr. Michelle Kempke Eppler Board Member | Independent
Dr. Michelle Kempke Eppler is Dean of Bellevue University’s College of Continuing & Professional Education Dr. Michelle Kempke Eppler is Dean of Bellevue University’s College of Continuing & Professional Education
Arturo Lavalle Board Member | Independent
Arturo Lavalle is a Member of the Board of Directors and Head of the Research and Development Department Arturo Lavalle is a Member of the Board of Directors and Head of the Research and Development Department
Prof. Abraham O. A Board Member | Independent
A multidisciplinary international teacher, writer/journalist, author and speaker A multidisciplinary international teacher, writer/journalist, author and speaker
Dr. Andrew Hambler Board Member | Chief
Dr. Hambler is the consulting director for DBA offered through Athena. He is an experienced academic Dr. Hambler is the consulting director for DBA offered through Athena. He is an experienced academic
Col (Rtd). Anil Ahluwalia Chair of the Board
Col (Rtd.) Anil Ahluwalia has had more than 30 years of experience as a trainer. He is a Master Trainer and Col (Rtd.) Anil Ahluwalia has had more than 30 years of experience as a trainer. He is a Master Trainer and
