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Visionaries Illuminating Education

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

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.

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

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

Ms. Lana Sawiris
Board Member

Ms. Natalie Ramses
Board Member

Executive Team

Office of the President

Dr. Emmanuel Gergis, Ph.D.
President

Ms. Veronica Rizk
Head of Presidential Affairs and Public Relations Lead

Operations & External Affairs

Mr. Fady Emad
Vice President of Operations & External Affairs

Ms. Sally Bastawrous
Academic Services Manager

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

Ms. Mariam Rafla
Marketing Manager

Mr. Andrew Salib
I.T. Manager

Ms. Manuela Maher
People & Culture Lead

Ms. Monica Boulis
Digital Marketing Lead

Ms. Monica Mansour
Student Success Lead

Ms. Evet Isaac
Admissions Lead

Ms. Gina Roufail
Recruitment Lead

Mr. Michael Attia
Financial Controller

Ms. Mary Youhanna
Senior Registrar

Mr. Youssef Medhat
Technology Specialist

Ms. Joy Soliman
Admissions Officer

Ms. Martina Ebrahim
Staff Accountant

Mr. Michael Asaad
Graphic Designer

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. Joseph Youssef, Ph.D.
Dean of College of Professional Studies

Institutional Development & Compliance

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

Ms. Sophia Nan
Head of Institutional Intiatives

Ms. Iriny Guirguis
Alumni Services Lead

Ms. Sandy Agban
Accreditation and Compliance Lead 

Public Engagement

Mr. Avram Ibrahim
Head of Public Engagement

Agora University Press

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

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