Nexford | Meet the Team

What drives us

Bold

We challenge norms, embrace risk, and carve new paths. The unknown doesn't scare us, it fuels us.

Passionate

We show up with heart. Because when our learners win, we all win.

Accountable

We own our words, our actions, and our outcomes. Mistake? We don't hide them, we grow from them.

Transparent

We communicate openly, share what we know, and give feedback with care and candor.

Outcomes Driven

We're here to move the needle, for our learners and for each other. Progress over perfection, always.

Teams supporting you

Faculty

Nexford faculty are here to guide, challenge, and support you not just grade your work. With personalized feedback and industry insights, they’ll help you connect what you’re learning to where you want to go. Our faculty team is made up of experienced professionals and academics who bring real-world knowledge into every course.

Learner Success

Think of Nexford's learner success team as your personal support squad. From day one, they’re here to help you stay on track, answer questions, and make sure your learning experience is smooth and rewarding. Whether it’s tech help or learning tips, they’ve got your back every step of the way.

Career Success

Nexford's career success team is focused on your future. They’ll work with you from day one to identify your career goals and set a realistic plan towards achieving that goal. From resume reviews to interview prep and networking advice, they’re here to make sure your hard work pays off in the real world.

Management team

Fadl Al Tarzi

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Ann Larson

Chief Academic Officer

Omar Mughal

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Cathy Plunkett

Vice President, Compliance

Dr. David Rosenblum

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Ragen Dodson

Head of Marketing

Christine Balolong

Head of Enrollment

Sandra Honorio

Head of Compliance

Hesham Alaa

Head of Technology Operations

Dr. Victoria Raish

Head of Learning Design

Nicole Darling

Head of Career Success

Dr. Laura Sankovich

Program Director

Jaymiebeth Jose

Director of Learner Success

Fadl Al Tarzi

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Ann Larson

Chief Academic Officer

Omar Mughal

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Cathy Plunkett

Vice President, Compliance

Dr. David Rosenblum

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Ragen Dodson

Head of Marketing

Christine Balolong

Head of Enrollment

Sandra Honorio

Head of Compliance

Hesham Alaa

Head of Technology Operations

Dr. Victoria Raish

Head of Learning Design

Nicole Darling

Head of Career Success

Dr. Laura Sankovich

Program Director

Jaymiebeth Jose

Director of Learner Success

Meet our faculty

Fadl Al Tarzi

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Sherif Kamel

President of the American Chamber of Commerce

Driek Desmet

Chairperson, ParkBee

Lou Pugliese

Former CEO, Blackboard

Dr. Obiageli Ezekweili

Chairperson, Fix Politics

Dr. Ann Larson

Chief Academic Officer

Omar Mughal

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Cathy Plunkett

Vice President, Compliance

Dr. David Rosenblum

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Ragen Dodson

Head of Marketing

Christine Balolong

Head of Enrollment

Sandra Honorio

Head of Compliance

Board of Directors

Fadl Al Tarzi

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Sherif Kamel

President of the American Chamber of Commerce

Driek Desmet

Chairperson, ParkBee

Lou Pugliese

Former CEO, Blackboard

Dr. Obiageli Ezekweili

Chairperson, Fix Politics

Fadl Al Tarzi

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Sherif Kamel

President of the American Chamber of Commerce

Driek Desmet

Chairperson, ParkBee

Lou Pugliese

Former CEO, Blackboard

Dr. Obiageli Ezekweili

Chairperson, Fix Politics

Nexford is fixing a broken system by making quality higher education truly accessible, and by equipping learners with real-world skills that lead to meaningful careers, and I am passionate about this mission. The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and learners across the globe not only gives my work profound purpose, but it also constantly expands my own perspective and makes me genuinely excited to wake up and go to work every day.

Zahra Safavian

Chief Product Officer

For me, it’s all about creating real, human connections. Whether we’re answering questions on social, celebrating a learner’s milestone, or just making someone feel seen—every message matters. I love turning engagement into lasting community.

Mai Elkelish

Engagement Marketing Manager

What's It Like to Work for Nexford?

We’re not just a workplace. We’re a launchpad for bold ideas, meaningful impact, and global collaboration. Our values don’t sit on a shelf, they shape everything we do.

Meet the team

Purposeful Work

What you do here moves the needle for lives, careers, and the future of education.

At Nexford, every action you take directly contributes to something bigger than all of us: expanding access to opportunity. This is purposeful work, real work, with impact that echoes across industries and borders. You’re not just checking boxes. You’re helping shape the future of how the world learns and works.

Innovate

Good ideas don’t wait for permission, and neither should you.

Innovation at Nexford isn’t a buzzword. It’s a daily habit. We solve complex problems with creativity, data, and bold thinking. Whether you’re streamlining a system or launching something brand new, you’re encouraged to experiment, fail fast, learn faster, and always push for better. The future won’t invent itself. That’s our job.

Learn

We're not waiting on change—we’re building it. Ideas move fast here, and so do we.

Change doesn’t scare us—it fuels us. Nexford is a place where ideas are tested, challenged, and implemented quickly. We don’t believe in hierarchy for the sake of it. If you have a better way, speak up. We're builders, not bureaucrats. And the future of education demands exactly that.

Team Up

We measure success by how much better off our learners are.

Our impact isn’t measured in vanity metrics—it’s measured in real career results. Are our learners landing better jobs? Earning more? Feeling more confident in their future? That’s what matters here. If it doesn’t help them level up, we rethink it. Everything we do starts and ends with learner outcomes.

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Be Valued

You’ll collaborate across continents with smart, kind humans who’ve got your back.

We work across time zones, languages, and cultures—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. At Nexford, collaboration is more than a value. It’s how we win. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to do your best work and show up when it counts. No egos. Just shared success.

Meet the team

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Our team provides support, expertise and opportunities for learners around the world. We use the latest technology to collaborate. The result? A flexible community of specialists delivering meaningful results at warp speed.

If you're looking to join a dynamic organization breaking new ground in higher education check out our job openings.

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