Faculty & Administration
Peace University is led by distinguished educators, active researchers, and experienced administrators dedicated to raising standard-exceeding global graduates.
Board of Trustees & Administration
Dr. Ahmed Rahimi
Chancellor
Ph.D. International Education · 25+ years in global higher education
Prof. Joanna Aderemi
Provost & VP Academic
Ph.D. Education Policy · Curriculum innovation & faculty development
Dr. Michael Okafor
Dean of Students
Ed.D. Student Affairs · Global student support & inclusion
Prof. Sarah Lindqvist
Director of Research
Ph.D. Human Rights Law · 100+ peer-reviewed publications
Dr. Elena Kowalski
Director of Admissions
M.Ed. Higher Education · Enrollment strategy & student recruitment
Thomas Nguyen
Registrar
M.S. Educational Administration · Academic records & compliance
Rev. Dr. Robert Williams
Board Chair
D.Min. Theology · Community leader & institutional governance
Diana Patel
Director of Operations
MBA Operations Management · Finance, IT & campus services
Distinguished Faculty
Dr. Nia Thompson
Global Education & Student Success
Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership · student persistence, inclusive advising, international enrollment
Dr. Elias Romero
Curriculum Innovation
Ph.D. Curriculum Studies · competency-based learning, digital pedagogy, cross-cultural collaboration
Dr. James Morrison
Theology & Divinity
Ph.D. Biblical Studies · Old Testament, hermeneutics, ministerial formation
Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan
Interfaith Studies
Ph.D. Religious Studies · Interfaith dialogue, conflict resolution, peace education
Prof. David Chen
Leadership & Management
DBA Business Administration · Executive leadership, organizational behavior, strategy
Dr. Grace Okonkwo
Education & Instruction
Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction · Inclusive pedagogy, teacher development, assessment
Dr. Samuel Torres
Media & Communications
Ph.D. Mass Communication · Digital media, journalism ethics, content strategy
Prof. Helen Nakamura
Counseling & Psychology
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology · Trauma-informed care, student wellness, pastoral counseling
Dr. Marcus Johnson
Public Administration
Ph.D. Public Policy · Governance reform, civic engagement, nonprofit management
For research cooperation or visiting scholar inquiries, contact the Academic Office: academic@peace.university.