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VCUarts Qatar Leadership and Governance

VCUarts Qatar, as a branch campus of VCUarts in Richmond, has its own leadership team based in Education City in Doha.  

The campus is led by Dean Amir Berbić, supported by Associate and Assistant Deans and key Administrative and Academic Directors and Chairs.

The campus is governed by a Joint Advisory Board consisting of representatives from Qatar Foundation, VCU home campus, and key stakeholders from the academic and creative community.  

Joint Advisory Board

MEMBERS
VCU RICHMOND MEMBERS
Dr. Beverly Warren (Co-Chair)Interim Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Carmenita HigginbothamDean, School of the Arts and Special Assistant to the Provost VCUarts Qatar, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Meredith WeissSenior Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, Virginia Commonwealth University
QATAR FOUNDATION MEMBERS
H.E. Rachid Mohamed Rachid (Co-Chair)Chairman, Alsara Investment Group
Dr. Amal Mohammed Al-MalkiAssociate Professor, Founding Dean (2016-2023), College of Humanities and Social Sciences, HBKU
Wadha Al HajriQatari designer, Founder of the Wadha design label (www.wadha.co)
INDEPENDENT MEMBERS
Mark RobbinsPresident Emeritus, American Academy in Rome
Gunalan NadarajanDean Emeritus, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan
Dr. Venkateswara PurushothamanDeputy President & Provost, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Amir Berbić Dean, VCUarts Qatar
Francisco MarmolejoHigher Education President & Education Advisor, Qatar Foundation

Dean’s Advisory Group

MEMBERS
Amir BerbićDean
Dr. Cherif AmorAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Mirza Ahmed BaigInterim Associate Dean for Administration
Dr. Diane DerrAssociate Dean for Research and Development
Greet ProvoostAssistant Dean for Enrollment and Registration Services
Kathryn London-PennyExecutive Director, Communication
Lejla NikšićDirector of Strategic Engagement
Dr. Matthew NelsonAssistant Dean for Student Affairs

Administrative Advisory Committee

MEMBERS
Amir BerbićDean
Dr. Cherif AmorAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs
Mirza Ahmed BaigInterim Associate Dean for Administration
Dr. Diane DerrAssociate Dean for Research and Development
Greet ProvoostAssistant Dean for Enrollment and Registration Services
Kathryn London-PennyExecutive Director, Communication
Lejla NikšićDirector of Strategic Engagement
Dr. Matthew NelsonAssistant Dean for Student Affairs
Dr. Aissa DeebiDirector of Painting and Printmaking
Dr. Radha DalalDirector of Art History
Mohammad SuleimanDirector of Interior Design
Levi HammetDirector of Kinetic Imaging
Dr. Summer BateihaDirector of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Simone MuscolinoDirector of Art Foundation
Astrid KensingerDirector of Graphic Design
Rab McClureDirector of MFA in Design
Dr. Amy AndresDirector of Libraries
Jesse PayneChair, Faculty Advisory Council (FAC)
Archana KumarDirector of Human Resources
Andrea CecetkaDirector of Safety and Risk Management
Omer JavedDirector of Finance
Zeyad BateihaDirector of Academic and Career Advising
Dr. Caitlin MurphyDirector of Recruitment and Admissions
Stephanie BonnerDirector of Personal Development & Counseling Services
Dana RohaniDirector of Facilities/Shipping & Receiving
Sarah FaheemDirector of Student Affairs
Fikria El KaouakibiDirector of Research
Asad MalikChair, Staff Advisory Council (FAC)
Sisenato (Jun) OcampoActing Chief Technology Officer