Robert Anderson
Mr. Anderson is Manager of Systems Development at Syscom, Inc. He spent several years in managerial and executive positions at CSX Technology prior to joining Syscom. Bob holds an M.A. in Theology from The Ecumenical Institute, and M.B.A. from Loyola College. He teaches in the Bachelor of Science Program.
Patricia Barrett
Patricia was born in West Virginia and graduated from Concord College in Athens, West Virginia with a teaching degree. After college she served with Campus Crusade for Christ teaching in Kenya for two years. Patricia received her master’s degree from Bethel Seminary in San Diego in 1996 and has taught as adjunct faculty for Bethel San Diego and Bethel Seminary of the East for several years. Patricia began teaching at Nyack DC in 2007.
Christina Bynum
Christina has served in Christian ministry and non-profit organizations for over 30 years. As a pastor’s wife involved in church planting, ministry development, and leadership training, Christina co-founded the Catherine Foundation Pregnancy Care Center, a non-profit agency serving Southern Maryland since 1983. She received her M.Ed. from Regent University and her B.S from Nyack College where she now serves as a faculty member in the accelerated Bachelor of Science program.
David J. Chappell
David is an experienced college-level professor and administrator in business and management areas of study. He is currently a senior research analyst working with the Department of Defense. His educational background includes: MBA, Liberty University, B.S., Nyack College, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force and is a doctorial student in education at Liberty University. David is a primary instructor in the Bachelor of Organizational Management degree program and is a faculty member in Nyack DC’s Master of Organizational Leadership program.
Dr. Manuel A. Cordero
Dr. Cordero is a noted speaker and trainer in the area of crisis counseling and marriage and family issues. Dr. Cordero’s educational background includes: D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div., Assemblies of God Theological seminary, B.S. in Biblical Studies from Central Bible College. Dr. Cordero serves as Chaplain and Administrative Program Manager for the Bureau of Prisons, Washington DC. He is a faculty member in Nyack DC’s Bachelor of Science of Organizational Management program and the traditional undergraduate program.
Dr. Karen S. Fenton-LeShore
Dr. Fenton-LeShore is the Director of the Nyack DC Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) and a full-time professor in the Nyack DC’s Master of Organizational Leadership program. Her professional background includes serving in the Office of Planning, Policy and Program Support for the Child and Family Services Agency in Washington, DC. Her educational background includes: Ph. D. in Organizational Leadership, Regent University, MSSW, Columbia University, BSW, State University of New York.
Talia Fox
Talia Fox is the managing director of KUSI Visions, a consulting firm that designs competency models and training environments for health and technology industries. Talia Fox is a well-known trainer, coach, and human productivity specialist that brings a fresh perspective on efficiency and productivity to the corporate world. Talia Fox has written over 100 training curricula and interactive workshops that have motivated health and technology professionals to enhance individual productivity and efficiency. She is a pioneering personal power, human development, and human service expert. In Addition, Ms. Fox has developed creative innovations and methods that utilize concepts of hope to increase human productivity in diverse communities. She has developed multi-disciplinary training models, strategies, and solutions that have achieved goals, exceeded expectations, and inspired change.
Dr. Richard L. Gathro
Dr. Gathro is Dean of the Nyack-D.C. campus and Assistant to the President in New York. He has held several leadership positions in higher education and has taught on both the graduate and undergraduate level. Dr. Gathro holds an M.T.S. degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and an M.A. degree from Marymount University. His Ed.D was earned from the Graduate Theological Foundation, with all of his residency requirements completed at the University of Oxford.
Ed Green
Ed Green brings over thirty years experience in senior management and executive positions in the U.S. Marine Corps and in the civilian business sector. His teaching experience includes Leadership Instructor and Leadership Department Head, U.S. Naval Academy. Ed’s present position is Adjunct Professor, Nyack College, DC Campus in the Master of Science, Organizational Leadership Program. His education includes a B.S. in Education from West Chester University and an MLS from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Green is also an Executive Coach, specializing in leadership development and organization improvement.
Matthew Grim
Matthew Grim retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after almost 28 years of service. He is now a Senior Project Manager/Human Resources Specialist for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, providing customized Training and HR Solutions to Federal, State and Local government agencies through private sector contractors. Matthew also serves as Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel of Waldorf, MD. He holds an M.Div. from Capital Bible Seminary, Lanham, MD; M.S. with a concentration in Human Resources Administration from Central Michigan University, and a B.S. in Management of Telecommunication Systems from Capitol College in Laurel, MD. He is an adjunct faculty member in the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management and the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership programs.
George C. Hairston
George Hairston comes to Nyack with an extensive background in leadership development, creation of “high performance team,” business improvement, organizational change and business operation management. Mr. Hairston has served as a consultant with major corporations such as General Electric, JC Penny’s Citibank and JP Morgan. He is Found and Executive Director of Success Warriors, Inc, a Christian non-profit and an educational consulting service firm. His education includes ABD status towards his Ph. D. at George Washington University, M.A. from Creighton University and a B.S. from Howard University. He is the Director of Admissions and Marketing along with serving as a primary faculty member at Nyack DC campus.
Jacqueline Jiles
Jackie's professional background includes over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry throughout the Northeast region. Her educational background includes: B.S. Business Administration, Morgan State University, MBA, Morgan State University and is a current candidate for her PhD. Jackie is a faculty member in the Bachelor of Organizational Management degree program.
Dr. Patricia R. Johnson
Patricia provides leadership to the DC campus as Associate Dean. Her professional background includes working as a consultant for the Organization for Economic and Cooperative Development (OECD) in Paris, France; a lawyer and professional staff person on the Select Committee on Hunger in the U.S. House of Representatives, and political appointee at the Agency for International Development. She is an ordained minister, speaker and author. Patricia’s educational background includes: Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, J.D., Howard University, B.A., Spelman College, B.A. in Theology, Christian Life Seminary of Theology and a Diploma in Advanced International Legal Studies from The McGeorge School of Law, Salzburg Austria campus.
Sherrie Lawson
Sherrie was the Academic Resources Coordinator for the Accelerated Degree Completion Program and is now a full-time professor in the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management program. Her professional background includes 7 years in corporate finance, working for such companies as the former First Union National Bank now Wachovia, Daimler-Chrysler Financial Services and the Fannie Mae Corporation. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Nyack College.
Gregg Palmer
Gregg holds undergraduate degrees in management and psychology. He also possesses advanced degrees in counseling, and organizational leadership. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Clinical Psychology. He is the CEO of New Horizons Inc., a human health services non-profit organization which services substance abusing, homeless and unemployed ex-convicts. He is an ordained minister with extensive pastoral experience, and a pastor's heart. His desire is to see God's people realize and fulfill their God given purposes.
Jacqueline R. Scott
Jacqueline’s professional experience includes her present position as the Co-Director and Adjunct Professor for Georgetown University’s Harrison Institute for Public Law. Her experience also includes working in the field of policy development as a senior research and policy associate and as a senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel. Her educational background includes: J.D., B.A., Georgetown University where she is also a candidate for a Masters of Laws.
Ralph Stice
Mr. Stice brings extensive international background to Nyack having held leadership positions in France and West Africa. He currently teaches French at St. Andrews School in Potomac, Maryland. Ralph headed the non-profit, People without Borders, prior to teaching at St. Andrews. He holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Columbia International University and is a writer and speaker as well.
Dervant Wiltshire
Dervant has a strong teaching background and over 19 years experience in information systems technology and quality assurance. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Science at Walden University, with specialization in Leadership and Organizational Change. Dervant has a M.S. degree in Organizational Leadership from Nyack College, Washington, DC and a B.S. degree in Information Systems and Management, University of Maryland. He is also an adjunct professor at Nyack College for the MSOL and BS program; mainly in research methodology and statistics, economic and marketing management. Dervant has also held several leadership positions in various churches and other non-profit organizations.
Thanks for Coming Home to Nyack!
A big thank you to those who took the time and effort to attend Homecoming 2008—truly a weekend that will long be remembered. And congratulations to the classes of ‘53, ‘58, ‘63, ‘68, ‘73, ‘78, ‘83, ‘88, ‘93, ‘98... 
