Faculty
Faculty
Keiser University – Latin American Campus has a roster of qualified faculty with DBA and Master degrees from prestigious universities in the U.S. and Europe who, in addition to being student-centered, have extensive teaching and professional experience.
Mrs. Nubia Granja
Ph.D. Candidate in Communication Studies, Tech University, Mexico. January 2022 – January 2024
M.Sc., in Protocol and Image Management, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Spain.
Specialist in Coaching, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Spain.
B.S., Political Science and International Relations, Ave Maria College of the Americas, Nicaragua.
M.Sc., Nubia Granja joined Keiser University in 2015. She has taught Speech Communications in English and Spanish. Currently, she teaches freshman seminar courses.
Mrs. Nubia Granja
Ph.D. Candidate in Communication Studies, Tech University, Mexico. January 2022 – January 2024
M.Sc., in Protocol and Image Management, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Spain.
Specialist in Coaching, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Spain.
B.S., Political Science and International Relations, Ave Maria College of the Americas, Nicaragua.
M.Sc., Nubia Granja joined Keiser University in 2015. She has taught Speech Communications in English and Spanish. Currently, she teaches freshman seminar courses.
Program Directors and Coordinators
Mr. Leonardo Diaz
M.B.A., EAE/UPC Business School, Spain
M.S., Ave Maria College of the Americas, Nicaragua
General Manager and President of the Board of Directors of Regional Financial Services S.A. SIF Factoring). Corporate Business Executive. Banco LAFISE, Nicaragua. Intern Grupo Planeta (Business Development Department), Spain. Manager Esperanza Coffee Group S.A. USA-Nicaragua.
Mr. Roberto Atha
M. Ed., International Education, Framingham State University, Framingham, Massachusetts
M.A., National Security Affairs and International Relations, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterrey, California.
B.S., Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis Maryland
Professor Atha joined Keiser University – Latin American Campus in 2017 and has served as Director of Student Services, Director of Admissions, and is currently a full-time professor of Political Science and Department Chair. Professor Atha served 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator and Foreign Area Officer, attaining the rank of Commander.
Professor Atha is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian Mr. Roberto Atha
M. Ed., International Education, Framingham State University, Framingham, Massachusetts
M.A., National Security Affairs and International Relations, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterrey, California.
B.S., Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis Maryland
Professor Atha joined Keiser University – Latin American Campus in 2017 and has served as Director of Student Services, Director of Admissions, and is currently a full-time professor of Political Science and Department Chair. Professor Atha served 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator and Foreign Area Officer, attaining the rank of Commander.
Professor Atha is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian
Mr. Ivan Ruiz
M.A., Clinical psychology with emphasis in psychoanalitical psychology, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
B.A., Psychology, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA)
Mr. Ruiz joined Keiser University-Latin American Campus in 2017 and has been teaching different courses such as Clinical psychology, Constructs of interpersonal Conflict, Health psychology, Introduction to psychology, Human exceptionality and Death and Dying among others. He also has experience teaching in universities such as Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua (UNAN) and Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) among others.
He also teaches in Associates (AA), Integrated Marketing and Communication (IMC), and Business Administration in Spanish (BABAS) Programs in Managua and San Marcos.
Mr. Ivan Ruiz
M.A., Clinical psychology with emphasis in psychoanalitical psychology, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
B.A., Psychology, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA)
Mr. Ruiz joined Keiser University-Latin American Campus in 2017 and has been teaching different courses such as Clinical psychology, Constructs of interpersonal Conflict, Health psychology, Introduction to psychology, Human exceptionality and Death and Dying among others. He also has experience teaching in universities such as Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua (UNAN) and Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) among others.
He also teaches in Associates (AA), Integrated Marketing and Communication (IMC), and Business Administration in Spanish (BABAS) Programs in Managua and San Marcos.
Dr. Luis Morales
Ph.D., Mathematics, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico.
B.S., Mathematics, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico.
Dr. Morales joined Keiser University – Latin American University in 2014. He has been the instructor for courses in Basic Mathematics, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus I, and Calculus II. With more than 10 years’ experience in teaching, he is the General Education Program Coordinator.
Dr. Luis Morales
Ph.D., Mathematics, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico.
B.S., Mathematics, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico.
Dr. Morales joined Keiser University – Latin American University in 2014. He has been the instructor for courses in Basic Mathematics, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus I, and Calculus II. With more than 10 years’ experience in teaching, he is the General Education Program Coordinator.
Mr. Félix Urrutia
MBA, Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Technology Management.
BS, Keiser University, San Marcos, Software Engineering.
Mr. Urrutia has more than five years of experience working with programming languages and databases, including Java, C#, PHP, and MySql. Also, he has experience developing front-end and back-end applications for many companies, using frameworks and libraries like Xamarin, Laravel, and Reactjs. In his understanding of artificial intelligence, he maintains a firm stance regarding the impossibility of having conscious computer programs.
Mr. Félix Urrutia
MBA, Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Technology Management.
BS, Keiser University, San Marcos, Software Engineering.
Mr. Urrutia has more than five years of experience working with programming languages and databases, including Java, C#, PHP, and MySql. Also, he has experience developing front-end and back-end applications for many companies, using frameworks and libraries like Xamarin, Laravel, and Reactjs. In his understanding of artificial intelligence, he maintains a firm stance regarding the impossibility of having conscious computer programs.
Mr. Pedro Mendoza
M.Sc., Business Informatics.
Postgraduate in Networks
Postgraduate in Data Base
Postgraduate in Ecommerce and Digital Marketing.
Postgraduate in Designer and Virtual Tutor.
LPIC-1 Certification.
Computer Audit Seminar: Meycor COBIT DATASEC Uruguay
MSc. Pedro Mendoza joined Keiser University in 2021, where he is teaching courses in Application Support, Implementing Directory Services, Introduction to Computers, Management Information Systems, Managing/Maintaining Server Operating Systems and Multi-User Operating Systems. He has received training and specialized in the following fields: Computer Audit Meycor COBIT, Network Management, Computer forensics, Zimbra Open-Source Server, and Management Administration and Strategic Direction.
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), Accounting, Psychology.
Mr. Pedro Mendoza
M.Sc., Business Informatics.
Postgraduate in Networks
Postgraduate in Data Base
Postgraduate in Ecommerce and Digital Marketing.
Postgraduate in Designer and Virtual Tutor.
LPIC-1 Certification.
Computer Audit Seminar: Meycor COBIT DATASEC Uruguay
MSc. Pedro Mendoza joined Keiser University in 2021, where he is teaching courses in Application Support, Implementing Directory Services, Introduction to Computers, Management Information Systems, Managing/Maintaining Server Operating Systems and Multi-User Operating Systems. He has received training and specialized in the following fields: Computer Audit Meycor COBIT, Network Management, Computer forensics, Zimbra Open-Source Server, and Management Administration and Strategic Direction.
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), Accounting, Psychology.
Raquel Hurtado
- Master in Information Systems Management – Universidad Americana
- Master in Management of Microfinance Organizations – Universidad Americana
- Graduate in Education – Universidad Americana
- Certification as a teacher by CISCO -CISCO
- Bachelor of Computer Science – Universidad Americana
Ms. Raquel Hurtado joined Keiser University in 2023. She has ventured into education since 2000, having the opportunity to teach basic subjects and graduate and master’s programs in computing, with more than 23 years in the academic sector.
Raquel Hurtado
- Master in Information Systems Management – Universidad Americana
- Master in Management of Microfinance Organizations – Universidad Americana
- Graduate in Education – Universidad Americana
- Certification as a teacher by CISCO -CISCO
- Bachelor of Computer Science – Universidad Americana
Ms. Raquel Hurtado joined Keiser University in 2023. She has ventured into education since 2000, having the opportunity to teach basic subjects and graduate and master’s programs in computing, with more than 23 years in the academic sector.
Salvadora Espinoza
- M.B.A, Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Management
- Postgraduate Degree, Keiser University, Latin American Campus, Management and Leadership
- B.S, Ave Maria University Latin American Campus, Political Science
Ms. Salvadora Espinoza joined Keiser University in 2016. She has vast experience in management fields within multinational and ONG corporations. With over 10 years of experience managing teams, Mrs. Espinoza served as a coordinator of SEAL students at Keiser University.
Faculty
Mr. Bruce W Griffin
Ph.D., Candidate, University of Oxford, Great Britain. Diploma in Jewish Studies, University of Oxford, Great
Mr. Walter Kruger
Advanced Doctoral Studies, Harvard Business School, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Individual Studies M.A., Economic Policy, Boston University,
Mrs. Tania Castro
M.S., eBusiness, Barcelona University, Spain B.A., Computer Engineer, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria UNI, Nicaragua Tania
Mr. Constantino Gόmez
M.Sc., Strategic Communication, Universidad Americana (UAM), Nicaragua. PGD. Marketing, Universidad Americana (UAM), Nicaragua. B.A., Advertising,