Faculty

Dr. Larry Adnanson
Dr. Larry Adnanson is the Director of IT of an international private/government K-12 school in Maryland, where he practices Information technology governance and information security hands-on daily. Before being named as the IT Director, Larry was one of the two regional executive directors of a charter company that owned and operated six most successful charter…

Dr. Joel Christensen
Dr. Christensen has earned five degrees, first earning an associate’s degree in marketing and sales from Rasmussen College, obtaining two Bachelor of Sciences degrees: Cybersecurity from Rasmussen University and Business Management Information Systems from University of Phoenix, a Master’s degree in Networking and Communication from DeVry University, and finally a Doctorate degree in Information Technology…

Dr. Sandra Fonseca
Sandra Fonseca is an IT, audit, project management, statistics, and accounting professor, program director, instructional content developer, and speaker. Her specializations are in information technology, risk management, IT audit, cybersecurity, statistics and data modeling, operations, and project management. Dr. Fonseca has over 30 years of experience in the IT cybersecurity, data governance, and project management…

Dr. Timothy Godlove
Dr. Tim Godlove is a CIO within the Department of the Navy. Before assuming his current CIO position, Dr. Godlove was the CIO for the National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Godlove holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Information Assurance Policy from the University of Fairfax, a Master of Science in Administration, Information…

Dr. Orenthio Goodwin
As an accomplished IT professional, Dr. Goodwin has maintained effective functioning relationships and communication with federal and corporate clients in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the United States Air Force, and United States Army. Although Dr. Goodwin’s key experience lies in the fields of database technologies, information assurance, and instruction, he also has…

Dr. Joseph Issa
Dr. Joseph Issa is a senior software engineer and data scientist with over 25 years of industry and academic experience. Dr. Issa’s educational background includes a Ph.D. in computer engineering from Santa Clara University and a Master’s degree in Information and Data Science from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Issa researched processor performance…

Dr. Monica Mason
Dr. Monica Mason obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD. She earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ. She later enrolled in a doctoral program at Capella University where she…

Dr. Rodney McIver
Dr. McIver’s passion for teaching can be traced back to his pre-professional days. Whether as a trainer, educator, or mentor at Western Governors University, he is dedicated to life-long learning. Dr. McIver holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Information Systems and Technology Systems. He obtained his Doctorate Degree in Information Systems Management from…

Dr. Joseph Merton
Dr. Joseph Merton serves as a Senior Professor of IT and Security at American National University and the University of Fairfax. Dr. Merton has a passion for teaching, mentorship, and leadership. He believes that anyone can be successful. Dr. Merton believes in teamwork and helping everyone to meet their goals and works to ensure the…

Dr. Kanchan Panta
Dr. Kanchan Panta currently works as a cybersecurity professional in a defense contract. Previously, Dr. Panta served in the United States Army and worked for Booz Allen Hamilton and L3Harris Corporation in the cybersecurity field in various capacities. Dr. Panta received a Doctor of Science majoring in Cybersecurity from Colorado Technical University. In addition, Dr.…

Dr. Shardul Pandya
Dr. Pandya emigrated to the United States with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Production Engineering (dual Major) back in 1987. He earned a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1990. He later enrolled in the doctoral program at the Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia,…

Dr. Timothy Sorber
Dr. Timothy Sorber, DCS, PMP ITIL v3, has been working with technology for over thirty years. A twenty-two-year veteran, he has operated, tested, and performed systems engineering for many new technology systems within the Navy and as a DoD support contractor. Holding a Doctor of Computer Science degree, he has researched the Optimization of Big…

Dr. Juanita Stewart
Dr. Stewart is a scholar, published author, researcher, professor, and Change Agent. An innovative problem solver, skilled in information technology policies, data privacy policies, resource management, requirements analysis, information assurance, information security, contracting approaches, IT portfolio advisor, emerging technologies, and Education with over thirty years of experience with the Department of Defense. Dr. Stewart developed…

Dr. Lauren VanTalia
Dr. Lauren VanTalia holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Argosy University and can be found teaching both business and IT courses at University of Fairfax. She has been teaching at the college level for 7 years.

Dr. James Webb
As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Fairfax, Dr. Webb has taught and mentored various Information Technology and Research-related courses. His course load includes various topics, such as Database Design and Management, Network Security, and Research Methodology. His expertise and passion for teaching have enabled him to provide his students with engaging and informative…

Dr. Kevin White
Dr. White is an expert in Information assurance, which is the practice of protecting and managing information and information systems from various risks. He has over 15 years’ experience in research and development and management in this field, as well as in related areas of Information technology, Cybersecurity. He has worked in different industries such…

Dr. Alex Yousefi
Dr. Yousefi’s experience includes being a business entrepreneur with more than 15 years in Information Systems Technology as a Computer Network Engineer, Big Data, Databases, Business, Data Analytics, and IT Consultant and leadership, Management. Dr. Yousefi has more than 15 years’ experience in the educational field as a Dean of Business and Accounting and Director…