GSAAA's Visionary Board of Directors

GSAAA's Visionary Board of Directors - Paving the Path to Success

Our team serves as the driving force behind GSAAA’s innovative initiatives. GSAAA has constituted a rigid and unbinding board with members with an unprecedented foolproof track record. The board encompasses the classics of evaluation on which the accreditation is based.

GSAAA is always determined to accomplish its tasks with a one hundred percent success rate. Its members are motivated evaluators and auditors who perform diligently because they are pre-convinced that their evaluation is the sole key toward prompt worldwide acceptance of the pedagogical institutions that seek accreditation from GSAAA. GSAAA does not only change the status but also changes the complete panorama.

Their dedication and exceptional qualities shape our decision-making process, propelling us toward sustained success. At GSAAA, we ensure that the accreditation we grant to educational institutions enhances degree recognition and acceptance. This enriches students’ academic journeys and elevates the reputation and performance of schools, colleges, and universities. GSAAA’s peer evaluators champion collaborative educational excellence, benefiting recognized institutions and the broader academic community.

Our Board of Directors

Our leadership at the GSAAA stands out for its unyielding commitment to global certification standards and academic quality. We have qualified and experienced individuals on-board who make sure that our company stays at the forefront of promoting innovation and quality in education.

Lucas A. Mitchell, MBA PRESIDENT
Sophia Chen, PhD SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT
Gregory Turner, PhDVICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Olivia Reynolds, PhDSECRETARY

David Foster, PhDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING)
Victoria Smith, PhD PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Benjamin Anderson, PhDPUBLIC DIRECTOR
Eleanor MartinMEMBER LIASON DIRECTOR

Samuel CarterVICE PRESIDENT
Laura Williams RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Robert BakerCHIEF OF OPERATIONS
Jonathan CooperVICE PRESIDENT (MEMBER AFFAIRS)

Area Delegations

Our region delegations are essential in determining accrediting standards that are particular to individual programs, choosing members of accreditation commissions, and allocating programs to these members. The head of the corresponding accreditation commission, a distinguished area director, leads each area delegation.

Sylvia Rivera, PhD

Martin Walker, PhD

Anita Singh, PhD

Lawrence Foster, PE

American HEC Staff

Emily Harrison

Vice President for Research and Policy Analysis

Emily joined us in November 2017, bringing with her extensive experience to our team. Prior to her role here, she served as the Director of Operations at the Department of Education at University of Pennsylvania.

Olivia Grant

Vice President for Government Affairs

Since joining American HEC for Government Affairs in December 2011, Olivia has contributed significantly in all areas. Prior to joining the HEC, Olivia was the Assistant Vice President of Administration at Prominent Analytics Services, Inc. She has also held a position as district administrator for a well-known institution.

Benjamin Murphy

Data Management Coordinator

Benjamin joined American HEC in September 2019, adding a wealth of knowledge to our team. Previously, he served as the Head of Administration Operations at the Stanford Institute of Technology and held an administrative role at Jacksonville University.

Sophie Reynolds

Print and Digital Content Administrator

Sophie became part of the American HEC family in February 2019. Her previous role was as a Digital Content Manager for a company. She also held digital content and graphics positions at the North Hampton South Tech University.

Ethan Patterson

Special Assistant to the President

Ethan has been with American HEC since October 2011 and has provided exceptional support as an executive assistant at prominent companies, including Hildebrandt Associates, Baker Reynolds, Magnus 8 Inc., and Roger Wyatt Global.

Oliver Carter

Membership and Information Administrator

Oliver joined American HEC in September 2014 and has had an impactful career, previously serving as an Information Administrator for Forward Strategies, Inc. His background also includes various administrative positions at Saint John's Technical University.

We Are A Team Of

Well-Qualified Professionals