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. Communication Sciences, Tech University, Mexico.
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. Communication Sciences, Tech University, Mexico.
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. 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
- Master’s in Business Informatics from Universidad de Managua.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Universidad de Managua.
He is a specialist in Information Technology, Service Marketing, and Virtual Education, with extensive experience using various technological platforms, both private and open-source. He is an expert in managing and administering servers in Windows and Linux environments. With over 10 years of experience in open-source software, he has worked with distributions such as CentOS, Debian, OpenSUSE, and Ubuntu Server. His deep knowledge of network security includes identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities and managing firewalls, proxies, connection filtering, and attack detection.
He has served as an instructor at the undergraduate, graduate, and master’s levels in various universities across the country, teaching courses on network security and management, computer forensics, open-source software, and educational platform implementation.
MSc. Mendoza joined Keiser University in 2001. Currently, he teaches courses such as Application Support, Directory Services Implementation, Introduction to Informatics, Managerial Information Systems, Server Operating Systems Administration and Maintenance, and Multi-user Operating Systems.
Mr. Pedro Mendoza
- Master’s in Business Informatics from Universidad de Managua.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Universidad de Managua.
He is a specialist in Information Technology, Service Marketing, and Virtual Education, with extensive experience using various technological platforms, both private and open-source. He is an expert in managing and administering servers in Windows and Linux environments. With over 10 years of experience in open-source software, he has worked with distributions such as CentOS, Debian, OpenSUSE, and Ubuntu Server. His deep knowledge of network security includes identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities and managing firewalls, proxies, connection filtering, and attack detection.
He has served as an instructor at the undergraduate, graduate, and master’s levels in various universities across the country, teaching courses on network security and management, computer forensics, open-source software, and educational platform implementation.
MSc. Mendoza joined Keiser University in 2001. Currently, he teaches courses such as Application Support, Directory Services Implementation, Introduction to Informatics, Managerial Information Systems, Server Operating Systems Administration and Maintenance, and Multi-user Operating Systems.
Raquel Hurtado
- Master’s in Information Systems Management
- Master’s in Microfinance Administration from Universidad Americana (UAM)
- Postgraduate degree in Education and a specialization in CISCO Networks
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Universidad Americana (UAM)
She began her career in 1996 at GBM as a sales assistant and joined the academic sector in 1998 at Universidad Americana, where she held various roles, from technology area assistant to Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.
Since 2000, she has taught various IT-related courses and specialized training, collaborating with governmental and private institutions. Currently, she is the Academic Director of Postgraduate Programs at Keiser University Latin American Campus, overseeing academic programs and developing new proposals, while also teaching. She views teaching as a valuable exchange of knowledge.
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.
