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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.
Dr. Fotis Sotiropoulos (Co-Chair) | Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, VCU |
H.E. Rachid Mohammed Rachid (Co-Chair) | Managing Director, QInvest LLC |
Dr. Carmenita Higginbotham | Dean, School of the Arts and Special Assistant to the Provost, VCUarts Richmond |
William C. Nelson, Jr. | Senior Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Operations, VCU |
Dr. Amal Al-Malki | Founding Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, HBKU |
Wadha Al Hajri | Fashion Designer & Founder, WADHA |
Dr. Venka Purushothaman | Deputy President & Provost, La Salle College of the Arts |
Mark Robbins | Former President and CEO, American Academy in Rome |
Gunalan Nadarajan | Dean Emeritus, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan |
Francisco Marmolejo (Ex officio) | President, Higher Education, Qatar Foundation |
Amir Berbić (Ex officio) | Dean, VCUarts Qatar |
Amir Berbić | Dean, VCUarts Qatar |
Dr. Cherif Amor | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs |
Gina Giambattista | Associate Dean for Administration |
Dr. Diane Derr | Associate Dean for Research and Development |
Greet Provoost | Assistant Dean, Enrollment and Registration Services |
Dr. Matthew Nelson | Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs |
Dr. Radha Dalal | Director of Art History |
Christopher Fink | Chair of Fashion Design |
Mohammad Suleiman | Chair of Interior Design |
Dr. Aissa Deebi | Director of Painting + Printmaking |
Patty Paine | Director of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Simone Muscolino | Director of Foundation |
Astrid Kensinger | Chair of Graphic Design |
Rab McClure | Director of MFA in Design |
Amy Andres | Director of Libraries |
Amir Berbić | Dean |
Dr. Cherif Amor | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs |
Gina Giambattista | Associate Dean for Administration |
Kathryn London-Penny | Executive Director of Strategic Communication |
Dr. Diane Derr | Associate Dean for Research and Development |
Lejla Nikšić | Director of Strategic Engagement |
Greet Provoost | Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Registration Services |
Dr. Matthew Nelson | Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs |
Dr. Byrad Yyelland | Co-Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee |
Hadeer Omar | Co-Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee |
Sarah Faheem | Chair, Staff Advisory Committee |