Marilyn Uvero, PhD(c), EdD, MSN, RN
Mina Hosseini, MS Biomedical
Dr. Brent Davis
Razieh Mousavi
Dr Mohammad-Ali Masnadi-Shirazi, PhD
Kate Lyons Landry
Grygorii Koval
David Omut, MBA
Nhu Y Nguyen Nguyen (Lily)
Alma Pineda
Tommy Le
Steve Ryan
Fonzie Nguyen
Maher Oueida
Jose Candelario
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Jose Candelario
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Dr. Jose is a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose. Holds a Master of Science in Human Biology Degree and Masters of Education in Higher Education Educational Technology and Instruction from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Health Sciences at Liberty University, and his MBA at University of Illinois.
Maher Oueida
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Maher Oueida holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of California, Riverside, and a Master's degree in Public and International Affairs with a focus on Security Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. His experience includes collaborating with the United States Space Force to identify threats to American security in air and space, as well as partnering with the Department of State to develop diplomatic engagement strategies for Central Asia through the C5+1 platform.
Steve Ryan
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Steve Ryan holds a Master’s degree in English from City College of New York and a Bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Staten Island. With a diverse career spanning journalism, publishing, and academia, he has served as a journalist and editor at the New York Post, an editor at LFP Publishing Inc., and a Program Development Manager at Upper Deck. Currently, he is a professor at AUHS, AURA, Stanbridge University, University of Phoenix, and American Military University, where he has been teaching since 2010. He also serves as the Assistant Program Director for the General Education program at Stanbridge University.
Alma Pineda
Student Services
Bachelor of Science, Commerce- Business Management, University of the Assumption, Philippines
Ms. Pineda has been working with AUHS since 2012. She is the University Registrar. In her current role, she Implements academic policies, manages students’ academic records, and coordinates in-seat and online course registration processes while supervising the day-to-day activities of the Records/Registrar's Office personal. She supports institutional leadership and collaborates with cross-functional personal to improve registration processes, procedures, and policies. She also conducts degree audits and certifies graduation.
Nhu Y Nguyen Nguyen (Lily)
Director of Marketing and Admissions
MBA from University of Hawaii, USA
Master of Banking and Finance in Economic University in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Bachelor of Science from Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bachelor of Art, English major, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
David Omut, MBA
Business Instructor
Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in biochemistry, with STEM background, Southern California Simulation Collaborative and participated in many of the International Meeting of Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH); involved in the Career Technical Education (CTE) project for Los Angeles Unified School District from 2019 – 2021
Grygorii Koval
Since 2014 Grygorii Koval has been permanently teaching classical guitar in Switzerland where he gained experience in working with students of all levels and age categories. Grygorii Koval graduated from Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) with Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy degrees in 2017. In addition to his solo performances, Grygorii often plays chamber music with various instruments. He is a regular participant at some of the world’s most prestigious masterclasses, including Summer Guitar School with Prof. Oscar Ghiglia in Siena (Italy), lessons with such famous artists as Pablo Marquez, Marcin Dylla, Aniello Desiderio and Pepe Romero. In June 2021 Grygorii received his second Master degree in Music Performance at Lugano Conservatoire (Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana), where he was studying with famous Prof. Lorenzo Micheli. Grygorii Koval is currently finishing his doctoral program in classical guitar performance and is a teaching assistant at USC Thornton School of Music in class of Grammy Nominee Prof. Bill Kanengiser.
Kate Lyons Landry
Kate Landry holds a Masters of Fine Arts from Laguna College of Art and Design; and a Masters of Education from Framingham State University. Originally from Maine, she holds a BA from College of the Holy Cross.
Dr Mohammad-Ali Masnadi-Shirazi, PhD
Mohammad-Ali Masnadi-Shirazi, B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
Teaching and research, Professor of the Dept of Electrical Engineering, Shiraz University.
Visiting Professor, University of Texas, Arlington.
Postdoctoral researcher, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego.
Teaching assistant in the Dept of Electrical Engineering, University of New Mexico.
Teaching Electronics, Instructor of Shiraz College of Electronics, Shiraz University.
His research interests are in the areas of statistical signal processing, adaptive and optimal digital filtering.
Razieh Mousavi
Razieh Mousavi is a BA Graduate in English Translation with a certificate IV in TESOL from the Australian Language Training Institute. She is an expert in classroom instruction and design, is proficient in multiple languages and has experience as a language acquisition teacher in high schools for 20 years.
Mina Hosseini, MS Biomedical
International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator
Mina Hosseini is a Masters of Science graduate in Biomedical Engineering, with extensive experience with curriculum development in International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. She is currently an IBEN leader with the IB and has been teaching and leading IB Primary, Middle years and Diploma programs since 2013.
Marilyn Uvero, PhD(c), EdD, MSN, RN
AURA Acting Head; AUHS Provost/CNA/Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer
Walden University, PhD(c), Public Health Policy and Administration; EdD - Higher Education Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, FL.; MSN, California State University, CA
