Our Faculty
The People Behind Your Next Chapter
Meet the educators, researchers, and practitioners who bring knowledge to life at Greenfort University. Connecting academic expertise with professional experience, our faculty helps students turn learning into meaningful action.
Great Education Begins with Great Educators
At Greenfort University, we believe that meaningful education begins with the people who teach.
Our faculty brings together perspectives from different countries, disciplines, and professional settings, connecting scientific knowledge with the challenges students encounter in their careers.
Through this exchange, we aim to nurture critical thinking, encourage thoughtful questions, and help students apply what they learn with confidence and purpose.
What Our Faculty Brings to Your Education
A foundation in scholarship and specialized knowledge that encourages students to think critically and deepen their understanding.
Insights from professional practice that connect academic concepts with everyday challenges and decisions.
Experiences across countries and professional contexts that broaden discussions and bring different approaches into the learning experience.
An approach to teaching that connects knowledge with ethical responsibility, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to society.
Meet Our Faculty
Get to know the people who contribute to your learning at Greenfort University. Explore their academic backgrounds, professional experience, and areas of expertise.
Juliana Aguilar
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Utah State University. Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the ABA programs at Purdue University.
Samantha Volpe
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. Coordinator of Curriculum Development and Instructional Design at Endicott College.
Maria Clara Cordeiro
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis at Van Loan School, Endicott College. Adjunct Faculty at the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, Endicott College.
Brittany Dianne Bly
BCBA-D. Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis (Teachers College, Columbia University). Behavior Specialist in the Park City School District.
Matthew Lawrence Edelstein
BCBA-D. Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, with specialization in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis. Clinical Psychologist and faculty member at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Amin Duff Lotfizadeh
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Psychology at Western Michigan University and M.S. in Behavior Analysis at California State University. Vice President of Research for Autism Services at Easterseals Southern California.
Michele Ann Mooney
BCBA-D. Psy.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Capella University. Center Director at HealthPRO Pediatrics.
Devin Andrew Galdieri
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University. Clinic Director at Trumpet Behavioral Health.
Christopher Ralph Colasurdo
Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University and Behavior Specialist at Bergen County Special Services.
Timothy Joseph Templin
BCBA. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. Experience in Behavior Analysis, Online Therapy, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Behaviorology.
Emily Lynn Baxter
BCBA-D. Doctorate in School Psychology at Syracuse University. Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Owner and Licensed Psychologist at Lighthouse Behavioral Services, PLLC.
Manuel Alberto Rodriguez
BCBA, IBA. DBA in Business Administration at University of South Florida and M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. CEO of OBM Enterprises, specialist in Organizational Behavior Management, author, and global ABA consultant.
Elif Tekin Iftar
Ph.D. in Special Education, IBA and B.Sc. in Counseling and Guidance. Professor at Anadolu University.
Meghan Alayne Herron
BCBA. Doctor in Behavior Analysis at Capella University, Certificate in Organizational Behavior Management. Associate Editor at the B.F. Skinner Foundation and Adjunct Faculty at National University. Director of Research Operations at Easterseals Southern California.
Katerina Monlux
BCBA, LBA. PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis (OsloMet, Oslo Metropolitan University). Associate Professor at OsloMet. Experience in Behavior Analysis, Online Therapy, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Behaviorology.
Mariela Feldman
BCBA, QBA. Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership at Grand Canyon University and M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis at American Jewish University. Chair of the International Development Committee for Applied Behavior Analysis at the QABA Credentialing Board.
Varsovia Hernández Eslava
BCBA. Ph.D. in Psychology with specialization in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Postdoctoral fellowship at the Behavior Analysis Research Clinic, University of Florida. Full member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, member of Mexico's National System of Researchers, and Founding Member and President of OMPAC.
Juliana Aguilar
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Utah State University. Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the ABA programs at Purdue University.
Javiera de Los Ángeles Solís Zuazua
BCBA, IBA. M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Universidad Autónoma de Chile and Bachelor's in Speech Therapy at Universidad Mayor. University instructor practicing at CeABACl. Founding member and board leader of ABA Chile.
Mariana de Los Santos
BCBA. Master's in Education and Bachelor's in Psychopedagogy at Universidad de Monterrey. Founder and Director of Bloom Children's Center and Vice President of OMPAC.
Brittany Dianne Bly
BCBA-D. Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis (Teachers College, Columbia University). Behavior Specialist in the Park City School District.
Matthew Lawrence Edelstein
BCBA-D. Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, with specialization in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis. Clinical Psychologist and faculty member at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Michele Ann Mooney
BCBA-D. Psy.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Capella University. Center Director at HealthPRO Pediatrics.
Devin Andrew Galdieri
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University. Clinic Director at Trumpet Behavioral Health.
Yors Alexander Garcia Olaya
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Southern Illinois University. Assistant Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
Timothy Joseph Templin
BCBA. Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. Experience in Behavior Analysis, Online Therapy, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Behaviorology.
Celia Nogales González
BCBA-IBA. Ph.D. in Psychology. Permanent Faculty Professor at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst specialized in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Benigno Alonso Álvarez
BCBA-D. Ph.D. in Psychology. More than ten years of experience in clinical, academic, and educational settings. Specialist in the ethical and child-centered implementation of the ABA model under the CABAS approach.
Manuel Alberto Rodriguez
BCBA, IBA. DBA in Business Administration at University of South Florida and M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. CEO of OBM Enterprises, specialist in Organizational Behavior Management, author, and global ABA consultant.
Diana Febres Cordero Tamariz
BCBA. Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (Teachers College, Columbia University). Director of ABA Learning/Conduit and Co-founder of Wink.
Ana María Mendez-Vides
BCBA. M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Research at Universidad del Istmo and Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology at Universidad Francisco Marroquín. Co-founder and Clinical Director of ABA Guatemala, and FTF Instructor.
Marisol Loza Hernandez
BCBA. M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Doctoral student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, working in behavioral intervention for ASD at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Ezequiel Alejandro Centeno
Master's in ABA Intervention for Autism and Other Developmental Disorders at ABA Spain and Bachelor's in Psychology at Universidad de Buenos Aires. Co-Director of the ABA Diploma Program in Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Universidad Abierta Interamericana and Founder of PASOS.
Shahad Alsharif
BCBA, Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis, and BA.Sc. in Special Education with emphasis in Learning Disabilities. Adjunct Research Associate at Curtin University.
Roqayyah Taqi
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Founder and Clinical Director of the Ruqayah Taqi company for Consultations for People with Special Needs and the Assigned Individuals. A Founding member of the Behavior Analysis Arabic Board, and Professor at Kuwait University.
Abdullah Alshehri
BCBA, LBA, Master's in Special Education and Teaching, Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, and Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching. Behavior Analysis Supervisor at Spectrum Clinic.
Bahij Khouzami
BCBA, IBA, CDA, M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, and Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management. Founder of Autism Intervention Specialists (Dubai) and Professional Advisory Board Member at the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO).
Amira Nasser
QBA, IBA, Speech Therapist, M.Ed. in Special Education, and M.Ed. in Speech Disorders. Executive Director at LUNAS For Behavioral Services.
Mina El Qalli
QBA, IBA, and QASP-S credential holder, OBM-P with a PhD in mental health. Clinical health psychologist. QABA International development committee member. A secretary general in ICDR, ABA consultant in consultancy house and supervisor. CEO of SDS Platform. Global Advisor and member of the Global Leadership Advisory Board at Billion Strong.
Lama Ayoub
BCBA, IBA, CAS, QBA, Master's in Education (Special and Inclusive Education), and M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Founder & Manager of InclusionBee and International Behavioral Consultant at Alternative Paths Training School.
Amer Abu-Hamour
RBT, Ph.D. in Special Education, Master's in Special Education, and Bachelor's in Special Education. Special Education Specialist at the Ministry of Education – UAE.
Mohammed Al-Hammouri
International Behavior Analyst (IBA) with a master's degree in Psychology–Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University and a PhD in Nursing from the University of Louisville. Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at Jordan University of Science and Technology, and holder of a Certificate in Health Professions Education.
Prof. Sunil Kumar
Founding Academic Partner & Global Academic Director of Lifestyle Medicine at GFU. Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) and Fellow of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and UK Representative for the ELMO.
Simon Matthews
PhD candidate in Implementation Research in Group Lifestyle Medicine Programs, Master of Health Science in Primary Health Care, FACLM, Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Managing Director of Simon Matthews Consulting, Lead Coach at Wellcoaches® Australia, and Adjunct Lecturer at Avondale University.
Shelton Lo
PhD in Population Health Sciences (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), MPH and BS in Public Health (UC San Diego), and Director of Population Health at UnitedHealthcare.
Victoria Averill
Doctor of Nurse Practice and Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Duke University). Founder & Principal of Victoria Averill Enterprises, LLC, Founder & Family Nurse Practitioner at Victoria Averill FNP LLC, and Vice-President & Co-Founder of the Executive Nurse Leadership Network.
Marcelo Fiszman
MD (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro), PhD in Biomedical Informatics (University of Utah), Fellowship in Biomedical Informatics (National Library of Medicine), FACMI, DipIBLM, Principal Biomedical Informaticist at Semedy, and Professor at the Department of Medicine and Health at PUC-RJ.
Celine Tabche
PhD candidate in Public Health, Master's in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition, FHEA, ANtr, Teaching Fellow and Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training at Imperial College London, and Senior GBD Collaborator at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Karla Arancibia
MD, MPH in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Faculty at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine's Culinary Health Education Fundamentals (CHEF Coaching), and Founder & Director of ROOTS Lifestyle Wellness, LLC.
Ioan Hannes
MD, Master in Food Science and Nutrition, Master of Human Sexuality and Family Studies, Initiator and Developer of the first European Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine and Vice-President of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO).
Michael Spertus
MD (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine), BSc in Human Biology-Brain and Behavior, Certificate in Medical Acupuncture (Harvard Medical School), Fellowship in Primary Care Psychiatry (UC Irvine School of Medicine), Fellowship in Medical Education (Harvard Medical School), and Owner and Consultant at SpertusMD, PLLC.
Prachi Garodia
MD (New York University), MBBS, DipABLM (American College of Lifestyle Medicine), IFMCP - Functional Medicine Certified Physician (The Institute of Functional Medicine), Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical and Clinical Director at The Healing MD, and Internal and Integrative Medicine Physician at Integrative Health and Research Center.
Mitika Kanabar
MBBS, MPH in Epidemiology, Fellowship in Addiction Medicine (Stanford University), Certificate in Sanskrit Proficiency, Founder of MindSattva, Physician Director of Education at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and Physician in Addiction Medicine at Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
Shaymaa M. Abdalal
MBBS, Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, MPH and Tropical Medicine, PhD in Tropical Medicine, Head of the Preventive Medicine Unit at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Head of the Preventive Medicine & Public Health Department at the Faculty of Medicine, and Assistant Professor at King AbdulAziz University.
Zacharoula Sidiropoulou
MD in Medicine and Surgery, Master's in Senology, Postgraduate Specialization in Breast Ecography, PhD in Breast Cancer, Postgraduate Degree in Health Services Administration, Master's in Public Health, Founder & Consultant at Criativo Omicron, GEIGS Euro-Team Leader at the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery, and SURGhub Ambassador at The Global Surgery Foundation.
Guida Ponte
MD, PhD in Psychiatry, Fellowship in Palliative Care (Institute of Palliative Medicine - Kozhikode, Kerala, Índia), Postgraduate Degree in Health Services Administration, Postgraduate Degree in Psycho-Oncology, Clinical Placement at St Christopher's Hospice - London, UK, and Psychiatrist / Assistant Hospital Graduate at Centro Hospitalar Barreiro-Montijo, EPE - Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Vasco Fonseca
Licentiate Degree in Medicine, Medical Oncology Residency, Research Internship in Familial Cancer (CNIO), PhD candidate in Public Administration (ISCSP-ULisboa), Medical Doctor at Hospital das Forças Armadas, Oncologist at Hospital São Francisco Xavier, and Researcher at SIOG - International Society of Geriatric Oncology.
Saima Ajaz
MPhil in Biochemistry, PhD in Diabetes Research, Certification in Lifestyle, Health and Wellness Coaching (Harvard Medical School), Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King's College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Speciality Doctor in Hepatology at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and former Clinical Research Fellow at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Jennifer Brockis
MB ChB in Medicine, FRACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners), Diploma of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Post Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience of Leadership, DipIBLM (American Society of Lifestyle Medicine), Fellowship (Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine), and Vice President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Robert Kelly
Consultant Cardiologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Behaviour Designer and Habits Coach, Medical Director of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing at Beacon Hospital, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCD, Board Member of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organisation, and Founding Member of the Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Anupama Mohanram
MD (University of North Carolina School of Medicine), MPH in Public Health (UTHealth Houston), FASN, DipACLM, and BS in Chemistry (Duke University). Nephrologist at Major Hospital/Major Health Partners and physician specializing in Nephrology and Lifestyle Medicine.
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