“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach.”
— Romans 12:6-7 (NIV)
Office of the President & Chancellor
Dr. Roxanne Kemp, Ph.D.
President & Chancellor
Founder, Ebed-Melech University
Dr. Kemp provides strategic, spiritual, and academic leadership for the University. With more than two decades of experience in educational governance, program development, and digital learning innovation, she is committed to expanding global access to faith-based higher education and advancing the University’s mission to raise leaders who rise by lifting others.
The Leadership Team of Ebed-Melech University provides academic vision, operational oversight, and mission-centered guidance for the University. Together, they steward excellence, faith, and purpose to empower students and global communities.
Executive Leadership
Kevin Kemp, M.S., B.S.
Chief Vice President & Co-Founder
Kahla D. LaPlante, PhD
Chief Chaplain & Dean of Spiritual Formation
Elle Maricondo, DBA
VP of Resource Development & Institutional Effectiveness
Lashavio D. Little, M.S.Ch.Eng, B.S.Ch.Eng.
VP of STEM Initiatives & Dean of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
Sarah Elliott, A.S., CFTRP
VP of Business Operations & Student Accounts – Notary Public
Kevin Baratimana, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry
Global Enrollment & Strategic Outreach Specialist – Kigali, Rwanda
Amina Madida, BAarch, BBA
Global Student Life & Engagement Coordinator – South Africa
Ian R. McAndrew, PhD FRAeS
VP of International Affairs & Global Research Initiatives – United Kingdom
Audrey Harris, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(M) (CT)(QM)
VP of Continuing Education and Professional Development
Thurman O. Williams, Software Architect & Digital Experience Strategist
VP of Digital Architecture & Virtual Campus Development
Rebekah Jo Ramsey, Ph.D.
VP of Community Relations
Sergeant Major Carmen R. Ross
University Chaplain (Army – Deployed)
Unity in Witnessing
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
— (Acts 1:8 NIV)
The Ebed-Melech Foundation
The Ebed-Melech Foundation, the 501(c)(3) public charity proudly affiliated with Ebed-Melech University, shares the University’s unwavering commitment to education, spiritual enrichment, and community service.