The people who teach at CIAT are active professionals in the fields they cover. Get to know the team behind your education.
Strong programs start with strong leadership. This team shapes curriculum, supports faculty, and partners with industry to make sure what we offer stays relevant and prepares students for real careers.
Dean of Education
Melissa Kingston leads academic strategy at CIAT, working to make sure every program stays current, rigorous, and grounded in what employers need. She has been a driving force behind the school’s focus on applied, career-ready education.
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Associate Dean of Education
Alain Michel is an educator and healthcare leader serving as Dean of Healthcare, overseeing academic programs, student success, and curriculum, while researching higher education leadership.
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Associate Dean of Education
A former CIO turned educator, Phil Blas brings three decades of healthcare and education IT experience to his role as CIAT’s Associate Dean for the Computer Information Systems program.
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Associate Dean of Education
A published author and digital marketing leader, Dr. Abdullah Alshawi serves as CIAT’s Associate Dean of Education for Business Programs, blending academic leadership with eight years of industry experience.
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Associate Dean of Education
Alfonso Sanchez serves as Associate Dean of Education for General Education, drawing on a decade of public and private sector experience. He’s a doctoral candidate, father of four, and soccer fan.
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Associate Dean of Education
Eric’s background spans the U.S. Air Force, FinTech, Supply Chain, and Payments, and he is currently completing his Doctorate with a focus on Cybersecurity Education. He brings a wide range of industry experience into everything he teaches.
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Associate Dean of Education
With more than 25 years of global IT training experience, founder and leader instructor William “Bo” Rothwell has taught thousands of learners across topics including Linux, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, programming, and DevOps.
Read William’s full bioEach instructor brings firsthand experience from their career into every course. The problems they cover, the tools they recommend, and the advice they give come from doing this work themselves. You’ll graduate with skills that reflect where the industry is right now, not where it was five years ago.
We hire working professionals who want to bring their experience into the classroom. If you are active in IT, healthcare, or business and want to help students get where you are, we would love to talk.
Teaching at CIAT is flexible and collaborative. You will be part of a faculty that takes real-world relevance seriously.
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