STARZ UNIVERSITY REMAINS UPRIGHT WITH ITS ACADEMIC STANDINGS

ABRAHAM A. KIAZOLU II (BSc, MSc, MPhil, ACCA Cand.)

Professional profile:

Associate Professor Abraham A. Kiazolu, II is a versatile and professionally ardent public sector development specialist with more than decade of experience in strategic planning, project management and capacity building across West Africa.

Areas of Expertise:

Development planning and project management
Strategic planning and budgeting
Monitoring & Evaluation
Workshop planning & facilitation
Curriculum development
Teaching
Coaching and mentoring
Project proposal writing
Small-scale enterprise development
Entrepreneurship coaching
Public policy analysis
Macroeconomic policy formulation
Socio-economic research
Financial management

Education:

University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies
(Candidate)

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
MPhil Development Finance
March 2018

University of Lagos, Nigeria
M.Sc. Finance
December 2010

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
B.Sc. Economics
September 2006

Professional Experience

Deputy Project Coordinator (IRISE Project)
World Bank Education Portfolio/Project Delivery Unit
Ministry of Education, Liberia
07/2020 – Present

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist (Consultant)
Education Delivery Unit – Ministry of Education, Liberia
03/2019 – 06/2020

Adjunct-Faculty
Starz University College of Science and Technology
08/2019 – present

Technical Advisor
Office of the Deputy Minister for Planning, Research & Development
Ministry of Education, Liberia
06/2018 – 02/2019

Director/ Center for Entrepreneurship Studies
William V.S. Tubman University, Harper, Maryland County
11/2014- 06/2018

Chair/Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance
William V.S. Tubman University
06/2017-09/2017

Associate Professor/Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance
William V.S. Tubman University-Harper, Liberia
08/2016 – 06/2018

Research Consultant (Short-term consultancy)
Maastricht School of Management (MSM), Netherland
11/2015-12/2015

Desk Officer – Harper Desk (part-time)
SPARK/Business Start-up Center (BSC), Monrovia
10/2013 – 03/2014

Assistant Professor/ Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance
William V.S. Tubman University, Harper
01/2011- 07/2016

Program Coordinator/Project M&E Officer
Development Initiative of West Africa, Nigeria
02/2008-01/2011

Junior Financial Analyst
STARLINK GLOBAL&IDEAL Ltd, LAGOS, Nigeria
11/2006-12/2007

Revenue Agent
Monrovia City Corporation, LIBERIA
08/1999-02/2002

Position of Responsibilities:

Lead Member/The MoE COVID-19 EiE TWG
03/2020 – present

TWG Lead/ The MoE Liberia Learning Foundation Project application
07/2018 – present

Secretary/TU Employee Handbook Review Committee
01/2018 – 05/2018

Chairperson/Faculty Senate Constitution Committee
11/2016 – 05/2018

Chairperson/College Personnel Review Committee
College of Management and Administration, W.V.S. Tubman University
09/2016 –05/2018

Board Chair/Redeemer’s International Foundation, Inc.,
08/2015 – present

Coordinator/College Comprehensive Exam Program
College of Management and Administration, Tubman University
01/2014 – 03/2016

Senator/Faculty Senate
William V.S. Tubman University, Harper
09/2012 – 05/2018

Chairman/College Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee
College of Management and Administration, W.V.S. Tubman University
02/2012 – 06/2014

Member/University Strategic Planning, Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee
W.V.S. Tubman University
02/2012 – 06/2014

Chairperson/University Admissions Committee
W.V.S. Tubman University, Harper
06/2011 – 05/2018

Chairman/Research and Publication Committee
Division of Academic Affairs, W.V.S. Tubman University
04/2011- 03/2012

Chairman/College Curriculum Committee
College of Management and Administration, W.V.S. Tubman University
02/2011- 09/2015

Mr. Kiazolu, II holds a BSc. degree in Economics with honors from the Ahmadu Bello University-Zaria, Nigeria (2006), a Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies (MHRS) from the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2009), a Master of Science (MSc.) in Finance from the University of Lagos, Nigeria (2010), a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa (2018), a PhD candidate in Financial Economics with the Leicester Castle Business School, De Montfort University (DMU), UK, and a candidate for the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) from the UK.
Mr. Abraham A. Kiazolu, II is a best faculty award-winning Associate Professor of Economics and Finance with Tenure from the William V.S. Tubman University, Harper, Maryland County and Adjunct Faculty for several other universities across Liberia. He is a versatile and professionally ardent public sector development specialist with more than a decade and half of experience in strategic planning, project design and management as well as capacity building across West Africa. He has provided management, entrepreneurship and education consultancy services for several international development institutions as well as institutions of higher learning, including the World Bank, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), the Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA), the Maastricht School of Management (MSM – Netherlands), Big-Win Foundation (UK), the Ministry of Education (Liberia), and Starz University (Liberia) amongst others.

2019- Present : Master of Public Administration (MPA) Candidate
University of Liberia Graduate School
Capitol Hill
Monrovia, Liberia

2014 – 2018 : Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting
Cuttington University Graduate School
Tubman Boulevard, Congo Town
Monrovia, Liberia

I have a very good knowledge of working with the procurement policies and procedures of multilateral financial institutions and development co-operation agencies as well as working with the World Bank Guidelines; and the Financial Laws of Liberia (Public Procurement Act, Public Financial Management Act and Liberia Revenue code). I also have a very good knowledge of working with Quick books, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power point. I have a very good leadership ability as well as a good team worker. I have the ability to work under pressure, exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently. I also have a very good teaching skill.

Chris Z. Lan

Chris Z. Lan
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership and Administration
Africa International University, Nairobi, Kenya Jan 2020-present

Master of Art (MA) in Educational Leadership and Administration
Africa International University, Nairobi, Kenya Jan, 2016-2017
BA(Hons) in Biblical Studies

African Bible College University, Yekepa, Liberia, 2010 – 2014.
Learning and Professional Development Officer, European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD), Liberia, Jan. 2023 to present
Pedagogical Assistant, European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD), Liberia, April 2022 to Dec. 2022
Project Lead, Teacher Education & Professional Development, Ministry of Education, Liberia July 2018- April 2022
Part-Time Lecturer, Starz University & Monrovia Bible College, Liberia, Sept. 2018- present

I am completing my PhD in Educational Leadership and Administration at the Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. I offered over 8 years of experience in Teaching, Learning, and Development locally and internationally.

B. Elias Shoniyin

Former Deputy Foreign Minister, Republic of Liberia, and
World Fellow, Yale University

Elias Shoniyin is a Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellow at the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, Yale University. He is an international affairs, development, public sector management, policy professional, and former diplomat, with over twenty years of experience in nonprofit and public service, in multiple senior positions where he made significant contributions to the post-war recovery and development of Liberia and Africa generally.
Mr. Shoniyin served as Deputy Foreign of Liberia in two successive administrations, and as Acting Foreign Minister for a six-month period. In these roles, Mr. Shoniyin’s leadership inspired strategic reforms in all spheres of the Foreign Ministry and the diplomatic service of post-conflict Liberia. He played a pivotal role in deepening Liberia’s post-conflict cooperation with friendly nations and exploring cooperation opportunities on new frontiers. Prior to the portfolio of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Shoniyin also worked as Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, and Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Affairs, Republic of Liberia, respectively. These were complementary to his earlier years of work in international and local nonprofit organizations.

An important highlight of Mr. Shoniyin’s foreign affairs career was when he coordinated Liberia’s resource mobilization efforts during the Ebola outbreak in 2014-16, drawing urgent global attention to the health crisis, resulting in the effective containment of the virus in Liberia. He led Liberian government delegations to many high-level international conferences and negotiations, including serving as Advisor at the United Nations General Assemblies and sitting as a Member of the First, Second, Fourth and Fifth Committees of the Assembly. He also served as senior member of Liberian delegation at Assemblies of African Union, ECOWAS and Mano River Union (MRU), for more than thirteen years.
Mr. Shoniyin is a lecturer of International Relations at the University of Liberia graduate school, and Founder/CEO of the B. Elias Shoniyin Education Empowerment Foundation, which has financed the education of more than fifty Liberian youth, including eighteen currently.
For his life’s accomplishments, he has received multiple international recognitions and accolades including his admittance into the Humane Order of African Redemption, with the Grade of Knight Commander; 2015 recipient of the of the African and Caribbean Business Council (ACBC) Leadership Award in the United States; Chartered Fellowship Awards as Eminent Ambassador of the International Association of World Peace Advocates; Resolution of honor by the New York State Legislative Assembly; Citation of Honor, New York City Council; Citation of Honor, New York Senate; Keynote Speaker and Guest of Honor at many high-level events including at FACE Africa Ninth Annual WASH Gala in New York City, etc.

Mr. Shoniyin is a proud Liberia who has been globally recognized for his work and contribution to humanity, including his announcement last year by Yale University as a World Fellow – He is global “trailblazers: disruptive thinker and bold; original voice in the field of international affairs and development. He is intensely curious, passionate and keenly focused on positive impact. He can’t help himself: wherever he goes, he profoundly shapes his surroundings for the better”.
Ladies and gentlemen, may you all join me, as I welcome to the podium, the Commencement Speaker of the Starz University Fourth Graduation Convocation, Mr. B. Elias Shoniyin!

Dr. ISAAC USUNG –B.Sc, M.Sc,EMBA- PhD

PROFILE OF DR ISAAC USUNG –B.Sc, M.Sc,EMBA- PhD

Dr ISAAC USUNG holds a PhD in Human Resource Management , 3 Master Degrees with specialties in Human Resource Management, Strategic Studies & Education Management/Administration with a Bachelor degree in Public Administration. Born in Nigeria on 2nd September 1974 as an ECOWAS citizen.

An astute professional belonging to over 5 Professional Institutions across the globe ,including being a Certified Fellow/ Former Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria; a Full Member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs; a Certified Full Member of International Professional Managers Association, United Kingdom-(IPMA-UK);Certified Fellow, International Expert Consultants-UK and also Fellow, Certified Professional Business Management cum Ambassador- Unicaribbean Business School, Nigeria and Certified Chartered Project Manager, Global Institute of Project Management, Nigeria. Certified in Customer Service Care Training Skills.
Dr ISAAC USUNG is also Senior Faculty Member of International Leaders’ Summit worldwide.

He has over 20 years work experience across Banking, Church Management/Administration, Academics & Professional Institutions such as Former Director, ECOTES University Graduate School, Rep. of Benin, Former CEO/ Governing Council Member- Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria.

He is currently in the Republic of Liberia working as Acting Dean Starz University Graduate School Former Vice- President, Trinity College of Professional Studies; Adjunct Senior Consultant/Faculty – Liberia Institute of Public Administration(LIPA); Former-Adjunct Consultant/Training- AME University Centre for Professional Development CPD) among others.
He is a conferred Associate Professor in HRM by City University, Cambodia.

Dr ISAAC USUNG is a versatile, multi-talented, bilingual (speak and write French and English), a reputable administrator and also an exponential trained/ordained Pastor with over 15 years in the vineyard of God. He is also a J.P. (Jerusalem Pilgrim Awardee) having attended a higher calling by participating in a holy pilgrimage in the Holy City of Jerusalem and its environs.

He is currently working on an advocacy, training and empowerment project for Generational Leadership Change using the platform of Centre for Centenary Youth Renaissance. This is a re-awakening concept on the spirit of quality leadership among the Youths and younger generation in Africa.
He has won over 20 Special Awards in Africa and Global Associate Award among 50 Distinguished Academic Leaders worldwide by Unicarribean Business School, Nigeria. Dr ISAAC USUNG is married with children.

Erasmus Pupoh Sikloh, Ph.D

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Erasmus Pupoh Sikloh [affectionately called Eras], is a qualified education and environmental professional with more than 10 years of experience in primary, secondary, and tertiary learning environments, coupled with a wealth of knowledge in the implementation of Educational Instructional materials and pedagogy; Research methodologies; project management; and Environmental policies, and theories, with applications in classrooms, schools, districts, and other diverse settings. His education includes a Ph.D. in Comparative Education (Educational Leadership and Policy), a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering, and a Bachelor of Education Degree in Education from the Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan, China; the China University of Geo-Science, Wuhan, China, and Marist International University College, a constituent college of the Catholic University of Eastern African, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya respectively..

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Rev. Dr. Joseph Tanou Flomo Kpoto, Sr.

A clergy, an investor, entrepreneur, educator, journalist, a man with polyvalent managerial skills, motivational Speaker and a prolific writer. For many Years has been engaged in corporate training, Preaching and education. A highly motivated, well-travelled and creative graduate with practical designed and teaching experiences in companies and churches, colleges and Seminaries. His Mission is to liberate the world from illiteracy, poverty and corruption through the word of God and education.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An experienced professional with over 10 years diligent, dedicated and efficient service in education, churches and businesses with Excellent communication and human relation skills. A people driven manager and with many years of continues advancement and expertise in managerial and teaching skills. Proactive self-started with tract record of initiative, personal responsibilities; and ownership of work; precisely reliable and trustworthy.

Strong influential leader, who effectively motivates others and initiate/direct strategies, initiatives, creative, dependable and enthusiastic change agent with proven track records in improving efficiency and reducing cost. Highly analytical thinker with demonstrative ability to scrutinize personnel behaviors. Interpersonal communicator, presenter and negotiator, deliver effective presentation to staff.

EDUCATION :

2009-2011 :
Fellow of Education (Political Science) EDD International Consortium of
Christian Colleges, Universities and
Seminaries Ota, Republic of Nigeria.

2007-2009 :
octorate of Divinity
Faith Christian Theological Seminary
Lagos, Nigeria
In collaboration with Central Christian University
Texas, USA

2005-2007
Master of Divinity
Faith Christian Theological Seminary
Lagos, Nigeria
In collaboration with Central Christian University Texas,

JOHN SOLUNA SMITH, JR. (PH.D.)

Education

▪ Ph.D. Economics
Peking University (PKU), National School of Development (NSD), June 29, 2019
▪ Master’s in Public policy concentration in Economic Policy & System
▪ Peking University (PKU), School of Government (SG) July 6, 2016
▪ Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration & Economics
University of Liberia (UL), December 19,
Expertise
Knowledge Management and Training; Development & Economic Policy Analysis; Development economics, Private Sector Development; Youth development; Development Financing: Practices and Institutional design; Health Financing; Research Methodology both Qualitative and Quantitative research methods.

2013

Biography:

John Soluna Smith, Jr. (Ph.D.) is a highly motivated and experienced development practitioner with extensive experience in Program management, Development Economics, Knowledge Management and Training, Youth development, Health Financing, and Research. He worked as Coordinator of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Head of Secretariat of the Federation of Liberian Youth. He worked as Resource & Senior Policy Officer at the National Legislature, providing policy advice and analyzing policy issues for Liberia development. He has extensive training in Economics specialization in Development and Trade Policy. He has actively participated in Result-based Management and Result-based Monitoring and Evaluation processes across different sectors. He currently services as a Research Fellow on Health Financing at REDRESS (Reducing the Burden of Severe Stigmatizing Skin Diseases through Equitable Person-Centred Approaches to Health Systems Strengthening), a joint research program of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Liberia, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Queen Margaret University in the United Kingdom.
He also serving as Lecturer, Development Policy Studies at the Graduate School of the University of Liberia, and Lecturer of Economics at the Cuttington University Graduate School of Professional Studies in Monrovia. Beyond this, he provides consultancy services for small business development and growth, especially in the area of structural transformation and management for results.
Dr. Smith, Jr is presently serving as Policy Seminar Lecturer for USAID / Social Impact on the Liberia Strategic Analysis Project (LSA) through which he lectures on Development studies in a seminar series for mid and senior career officials of the government of Liberia.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Reducing the Burden of Severe Stigmatizing Skin Diseases through Equitable Person-Centred Approaches to Health Systems Strengthening (REDRESS)/ NTDs Project January 2020 – Present Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia
Research Fellow – Health Financing

Cuttington University, Graduate School of Professional Studies 2019 August – Present Lecturer of Economics
Achievements

• Delivered lectures, presentations and interactive sessions for graduate students in economics; • Prepared lecture notes and summary for easy comprehension for the students;
• Administered examination, give assignments and determine students’ scores from their work quality;

Social Impact /USAID October 2019 – Present
Technical Specialist, Policy Seminar Lecturer
Assignment/ University of Liberia Graduate School
Monrovia, Liberia

House of Representatives – 53rd National Legislature 2011 – 2013 Resource & Senior Policy Officer
Achievements

Ministry of Youth & Sports 2007 – 2011 Coordinator
Achievements

The University of Texas, Austin, USA
Global Leadership Program/Department of Government June 17, 2017 – Sept 30, 2017 Consultant:

National Action for Research & Governance (NARG) February 2015 – June 2015 Lead Consultant
Monrovia, Liberia

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