Leadership
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.
Dr. Emmanuel Gergis
Rev. Dr. Michael Sorial
Naguib Sawiris
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.
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
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. Veronica Rizk
Executive Assistant & Public Relations Lead
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
Vacant
Institutional Partnerships Lead
Ms. Sandy Agban
Accreditation and Compliance Lead
Ms. Vero Saad, M.T.S.
Community Engagement Lead
Ms. Karen Samy
Research & Analytics Lead
Agora University Press
Dr. Veronica Mikhail, M.Th., D.Min.
Editor in Chief
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
Mr. Fady Emad
Vice President of Operations & External Affairs
Ms. Christine Georges, M.B.A.
Head of Student Services
Ms. Norma Joseph
Marketing Manager
Ms. Manuela Maher
People & Culture Lead
Ms. Monica Boulis
Digital Media Buyer
Mr. Pablo Diaz, M.A., M.T.S.
Admissions Lead
Ms. Monica Mansour
Student Advisement Lead
Mr. Andrew Salib
Systems Administrator
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, M.B.A.
Financial Services Manager
Mr. Sameh Mina
Accountant
Rev. Dr. Michael Sorial, D.Min.
Chancellor
Dr. Emmanuel Gergis, Ph.D.
President
Ms. Veronica Rizk
Executive Assistant & Public Relations Lead
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
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
Vacant
Institutional Partnerships Lead
Ms. Sandy Agban
Accreditation and Compliance Lead
Ms. Vero Saad, M.T.S.
Community Engagement Lead
Ms. Karen Samy
Research & Analytics Lead
Mr. Fady Emad
Vice President of Operations & External Affairs
Ms. Christine Georges, M.B.A.
Head of Student Services
Ms. Norma Joseph
Marketing Manager
Ms. Manuela Maher
People & Culture Lead
Ms. Monica Boulis
Digital Media Buyer
Mr. Pablo Diaz, M.A., M.T.S.
Admissions Lead
Ms. Monica Mansour
Student Advisement Lead
Mr. Andrew Salib
Systems Administrator
Ms. Mary Youhanna
Senior Admissions Officer
Ms. Gina Roufail
Senior Admissions Officer
Dr. Veronica Mikhail, M.Th., D.Min.
Editor-in-Chief
Mr. Bassem Massoud, M.B.A.
Vice President of Financial Services
Mr. Bassam George, M.B.A.
Financial Services Manager
Mr. Sameh Mina
Accountant
