Called To Teach. Called To Serve.
EMU faculty and staff bring together academic preparation, professional experience, Christian conviction, and a commitment to student growth. In a fully online university, their presence is expressed through teaching, feedback, guidance, encouragement, service, and meaningful connection.
“And he gave some… pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry…”Ephesians 4:11–12
At Ebed-Melech University, teaching is more than content delivery. Faculty and staff help equip learners to grow in knowledge, character, faith, leadership, and service.
Meet Our Faculty & Staff.
EMU’s faculty, academic leaders, administrators, and support professionals serve students across disciplines and functions while contributing to the University’s Christian mission and global online learning community.
Dr. Edward Ajayi, PhD
Professor
Department of Health Sciences
Tamara Collins, M.S.
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Sciences
Dr. Mahnaz Derakhshan, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Health Sciences
Dr. Janell Elliott., DBA
Assistant professor
Department of Business
Dr. Didier N. Kana, DBA, MBA
Assistant professor
Department of Business
Dr. Le’Marqunita Lowe, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Professor
Department of Business
Dr. Samirah Merritt-Myrick, DBA, MBA
professor
Department of Business
Sherita Nunnalley, B.S.
Technology Bridge & Success Instructor
Department of Business
Dr. Vassiki Sanogo, Ph.D.
professor
Department of Technology
Brent Tabor, EJD, CPA, MBA, MTAX
professor
Department of Business
Dr. Oniel Tobias, EdD
assistant professor
Department of Education
Bernadette Washington, M.A.
Assistant professor
Department of Business
Learning With Purpose.
Faculty and staff help create the learning environment around each student. Their work includes instruction, feedback, curriculum support, advising, communication, academic administration, student services, and institutional care.
Rigorous Learning
Faculty guide students through meaningful academic work, applied projects, disciplinary inquiry, and faith-integrated reflection.
Individualized Guidance
Grading and feedback are opportunities to clarify expectations, strengthen student work, and encourage continued academic growth.
Faculty Presence
In the online environment, faculty presence is sustained through announcements, communication, feedback, grading, and direct outreach.
Student Support
Staff and academic personnel help students navigate systems, resources, questions, transitions, and the practical work of progressing toward completion.
Present. Engaged. Accessible.
Self-paced does not mean unsupported.
EMU’s flexible academic model gives students room to progress responsibly while maintaining meaningful faculty and institutional presence. Courses are designed for independent momentum without removing the human role of teaching, evaluation, encouragement, and academic guidance.
Excellence In Work. Faithfulness In Service.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord…”Colossians 3:23 · KJV
Whether teaching a course, grading a project, advising a student, building curriculum, supporting technology, or serving behind the scenes, EMU faculty and staff share a responsibility to carry out their work with integrity, care, excellence, and Christian purpose.