


Emmanuel Iyiegbuniwe, PhD, MBA
Director, Master of Public Health Program
Iyiegbuniwe spearheads the strategic vision, provide dynamic leadership, and oversee administrative operations for the university's pioneering the MPH program. His responsibilities will encompass program development, academic stewardship, accreditation and compliance, faculty and staff recruitment, as well as active engagement in research and scholarship.

Premal Patel, MD, MSc, FACP, AAHIV
Director of the MD/MPH Program
Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration

Joshua Tyson
Academic Programs Coordinator Lead
Josh Tyson supports the academic mission of the School of Public Health. He facilitates the admissions process from recruitment and acceptance through orientation and beyond. With a bachelor's degree in Communications from Oakwood University, Tyson has over 12 years of experience in higher education. Josh has managed a multitude of aspects of student services in undergraduate and graduate environments. He is especially passionate about understanding student needs and supporting and nurturing their goals.

Selinda Cortez, BHA
Academic Programs Coordinator
As the Academic Programs Coordinator, Selinda’s role is to support student affairs and recruitment endeavors that enhance the vision and mission of the School of Public Health. With her bachelor’s degree in Health Administration (BHA) from Texas State University, Selinda’s belief in the importance of public health stems from her frequent volunteer work in research and student management for the American Red Cross and she considers public health to be the foundation of healthy communities, all beginning with student success.
