Emmanuel Iyiegbuniwe, PhD, MBA
Director, Master of Public Health Program
Dr. 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. These efforts will pave the way for the program's inaugural class, set to commence in the Fall of 2024.
Premal Patel, MD, MSc, FACP, AAHIV
Director of the MD/MPH Program
Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration
Susan Duncan, MEd
Lead Academic Programs Coordinator
In her role as Lead Academic Programs Coordinator, Sue supports the academic mission of the School of Public Health. She facilitates the admissions process from recruitment and acceptance through orientation and beyond. With a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Dallas Baptist University and a master’s degree in Student Development & Leadership in Higher Education from Angelo State University, she has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Sue has contributed to a variety of student services in undergraduate and graduate environments and enjoys supporting students toward personal and professional success.
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.