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Founders' Corner

Welcome to the Founders' Corner, where we introduce you to the visionary minds behind Agora University. Meet our esteemed co-founders, as they share their inspiring journey and the driving force behind our university's mission.

Our Mission

Dr. Emmanuel Gergis

Co-founder & President

Rev. Dr. Michael Sorial

Co-founder & Chancellor

Naguib Sawiris

Chairman of Orascom Telecom Media & Technology Holding

Naguib Sawiris

Chairman of Orascom Telecom Media & Technology Holding

Chairman of the Boards

Mr. Naguib Sawiris' role, as our Chairman of the Boards, is pivotal in shaping the University's long-term vision. Learn about his vision and how it supports our core mission.

Our Mission
Empowering Success

Governing Board

Rev. Dr. Michael Sorial, D.Min.
President of the Board 

Dr. Emmanuel Gergis, Ph.D.
Vice President of the Board

Ms. Lydia Dimyan, C.P.A.
Treasurer

Ms. Mary Ann (Mora) Sorial, M.A., M.Ed.
Secretary

Dr. Michael Wingert, Ph.D.
Board Member

Ms. Monica Ghattas, J.D.
Board Member

Fr. Seraphim ElBaramos, M.Litt.
Board Member

Mr. Ramy Adeeb, M.Sc., M.B.A.
Board Member

Mr. Onsi Sawiris
Board Member

Dr. Robert Felix, Ph.D., C.P.A.
Board Member

 

Advisory Board

Mr. Alex Shalaby
President of the Board 

Mark Morgan, J.D.
Vice President of the Board

H.E. Archibishop John Kawak
Board Member

H.G. Bishop Angelos
Board Member

Mr. George Sorial, J.D., M.B.A.
Board Member

Ms. Lana Sawiris
Board Member

Ms. Natalie Ramses
Board Member

Executive Team

Executive Leadership

Rev. Dr. Michael Sorial, D.Min.
Chancellor

Dr. Emmanuel Gergis, Ph.D.
President

Ms. Karen Samy
Executive Assistant

Institutional Development & Compliance

Ms. Sylvana Selim, M.A., M.Fin.
Vice President of Institutional Development

Dr. Mina Ebid, M.D.
Head of Business Development & Fundraising

Ms. Iriny Guirguis
Alumni Services Lead

Mr. Pablo Diaz, M.A., M.T.S.
Institutional Partnerships Lead

Ms. Sandy Agban
Accreditation and Compliance Lead 

Ms. Vero Saad, M.T.S.
Community Engagement Lead

Vacant
Research & Analytics Lead

Technology

Mr. John Saad, M.T.S.
Vice President of Technology

Mr. Jean-Paul Markos
Technology Manager

Mr. Andrew Amir
Systems Administrator

Agora University Press

Dr. Veronica Mikhail, M.Th., D.Min.
Editor in Chief

Mr. Mourad Massoud, M.A.
Managing Director

Academic Leadership

Dr. Michael Wingert, Ph.D.
Dean of Holy Transfiguration College

Dr. Eusebio Scornavacca, Ph.D.
Agora Naguib Sawiris School of Business, Senior Advisor

Dr. Mary Ghattas, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Operations & Communication

Vacant
Vice President of Operations & Communication

Ms. Christine Georges, M.B.A.
Head of Student Services

Ms. Norma Joseph
Marketing Manager

Ms. Monica Boulis
Digital Media Buyer

Ms. Monica Mansour
Admissions Lead

Ms. Mary Youhanna
Senior Admissions Officer

Ms. Gina Roufail
Senior Admissions Officer

Finance

Mr. Bassem Massoud, M.B.A.
Vice President of Financial Services

Mr. Bassam George
Financial Services Manager

Mr. Sameh Mina
Accountant

Public Relations

Ms. Veronica Rizk
Public Relations Lead

People & Culture

Ms. Manuela Maher
People & Culture Lead

Rev. Dr. Michael Sorial, D.Min.
Chancellor

Dr. Emmanuel Gergis, Ph.D.
President

Ms. Karen Samy
Executive Assistant

Dr. Michael Wingert, Ph.D.
Dean of Holy Transfiguration College

Dr. Eusebio Scornavacca, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor, Agora Naguib Sawiris School of Business

Dr. Mary Ghattas, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Agora University is registered in the United States with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, Tax-ID number 45-2832530.

Agora University is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
 
Agora University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
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Email: administration@agora.edu

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