Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer
The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is a senior administrative officer of the University, reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a principal advisor on policy development and strategic planning, as well as relevant academic operational direction and management in support of the University’s mission. As the senior administrator of the University’s academic programming,
Mark Missler, MBA
Adjunct Faculty
Mark is a seasoned veteran of the Food, Beverage, and Hospitality industries. He has held a variety of positions including Restauranteur, General Manager, Hotel Food and Beverage Director, and Hotel/Restaurant Consultant. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management, a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Hawaii Pacific University, is a trained Chef, and a
Iren Miklos – Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Iren Miklos received a BA degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from San Diego State University. Iren has worked for various organizations in the Controller/Accountant role and for more than twenty years she has been the managing partner of a group providing financial accounting services for various organizations.
Melissa Carlito, MA
Adjunct Faculty
My name is Melissa Carlito, and I am a humanities professor at Southern States University. I received my BA and MA in Film Studies and History from Chapman University. My personal belief is that film, television and music are not “throw away media” but a political, historical, and social time capsule that can teach future
Christopher Young, MA
Adjunct Faculty
Chris Young has worked collectively in federal government for over twenty-three years. As an officer in the U.S. Navy, he spent time in the conventional maritime fleet and in Naval Special Warfare, receiving multiple commendations and earning the rank of Lieutenant. Chris’ career as a Special Agent for the U.S Department of State has allowed
Collin Anderson, MBA
Adjunct Faculty
My Name is Collin Anderson and I currently reside in San Diego with my wife Val and our 2 daughters Lainey and LoueyAnn, with an addition to the family, Lincoln coming February 2024! I received my bachelors in communications in sales and marketing and completed my MBA in Organizational Leadership from Arizona University. I am
Dr. Mohammad Almuhana, Data Analytics
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Mohammad Almuhana specializes in Data Analytics, Financial Data, Actuarial Analysis, and Business Intelligence. He obtained his Doctorate degree in Business Administration while applying a mixed-methodology process to his dissertation with a concentration in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. His research interests primarily focus on wildfire peril and its impact on California’s economy, particularly on
Timothy Carr, MBA
Adjunct Faculty
Tim Carr holds an MBA from Purdue University and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University, He is a seasoned marketing executive with two decades of experience at global brands such as Live Nation/Ticketmaster, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and TV, Fortune 500 companies, and working for celebrity clients. As VP of Marketing at Live Nation,
Maria Gerbersgagen, MBA/MSIT
Adjunct faculty
Maria Gerbersgagen has a Master’s degree in Business Administration as well as a Master’s of Science in Information Technology from Southern States University. She has an extensive experience in corporate operations, including IT support, data analysis, accounting, and human resources. She has a passion for education and when not working or teaching, she enjoys reading
Jesse Alunan, MBA
Adjunct faculty
Jesse Alunan is an entrepreneur, realtor, mortgage specialist, and insurance professional. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of San Jose Recoletos in the Philippines and a Master of Business Administration from the Southern States University in Southern California in the United States of America. He has worked with small
