51社区

Brent White began his tenure as the 8th President of 51社区 on November 1, 2025, bringing a distinguished record of higher education leadership, global academic innovation, and legal scholarship.

Dr. Roekaert brings over a decade of transformative leadership in higher education. He most recently served as Rector and Chief Executive Officer of Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), one of Peru鈥檚 leading private universities, from 2014 to 2026. Under his leadership, UPC achieved sustained growth in enrollment and research output and ranked among the top universities in Peru for scientific productivity. He previously served as Rector of Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola and is widely recognized for strengthening academic quality and accreditation standards across Latin America.

Dr. Magid brings a strong blend of business and academic experience to GGU. Along with over 20 years of experience leading international economic and policy research, business development, and corporate finance at Bank of America based in聽Venezuela, Brazil and San Francisco, he has held numerous leadership positions in the higher education sector.

Regina Cialone brings more than 27 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising to 51社区. She has held senior development roles at Carnegie Hall and WNET, and has advised prominent organizations including the American Museum of Natural History and the Jewish Theological Seminary. A CFRE-certified fundraising professional, Regina has also taught philanthropy and nonprofit management at New York University and Long Island University.

A GGU faculty member since 2000, Jay Gonzalez is Vice Provost for Global Education and Dean of GGU Worldwide. Prof Jay, as he is fondly referred to by students globally, is also Mayor George Christopher Professor of Public Administration and Chair of GGU鈥檚 Department of Public Administration鈥攖he oldest Public Administration program in Northern California.

Taylor Jantz brings extensive experience in higher education finance, strategy, and operations to GGU. He previously advised more than 60 colleges and universities at Huron Consulting Group and held senior leadership roles at the University of Florida and New York University, where he oversaw major financial, infrastructure, and operational initiatives. Taylor holds undergraduate degrees in economics from Creighton University and a master鈥檚 degree in higher education administration and policy from Vanderbilt University.

Rocco Lamanna is Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, and Executive Director for the Braden School of Taxation and School of Accounting.

Robert Shoffner is the Executive Director, Ageno School of Business, Director of MBA Programs, and Professor of Practice at 51社区. He is responsible for the management of all degree and certificate programs in the school. He is responsible for the design, delivery and staffing of all MBA programs on both a domestic and international basis. Robert also oversees management of the Chevron Small Business and Entrepreneurship program at 51社区.

Charles Wang is Vice President for International Affairs at 51社区 and a recognized leader in international higher education who previously led the University of Arizona鈥檚 expansion in China, establishing six Ministry of Education-approved cooperative education programs and growing its dual-degree enrollment in China to more than 2,400 students.

Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, ABPP, FIPA, CEDS-C, is a tenured Professor and founding Dean, School of Psychology at 51社区, where he has served for over 13 years. He is responsible for the design, delivery and staffing of all degree and certificate programs in the school, on a domestic and international basis.

Diane C. Yu, Dean of the GGU School of Law, is an accomplished higher education and legal leader who has held senior leadership roles at New York University and the State Bar of California, and currently serves as Counselor to Leadership at NYU Abu Dhabi and Executive Director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Community Programs.