OUR FACULTY (PARTIAL LISTING)
ILGE has an experienced team of faculty, each of them experts in their own chosen field, and carefully selected from a global talent base. Our faculty are both outstanding presenters as well as recognized figures in their own professional circles.
          
President of ILGE
John P. Keenan, Ph.D., is President and Founder of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE), as well as Professor of Leadership Studies. ILGE is an international, interdisciplinary-based, and non-denominational institution of post-graduate-level higher education focused on transforming mind-sets and organizations to 21st century peak performance levels.  John brings to his position over 30 years of experience and is internationally recognized as an organizational psychologist and as a leader in the design and development of leadership and management educational programs. He  provides consulting services to organizations such as SONY, Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., Lucent Technologies (AT&T), Honeywell Inc., Lands' End, Inc.; Harley-Davidson, Inc., General Mills, Inc., American Airlines, Inc., Presidential Commission on Quality - Sudan, MAF-Dalkia International - United Arab Emirates, Marafiq - Power and Utility Company - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Unidad de Conocimiento - Medellin, Colombia, Asia Inc. School of Management, Ersnt & Young, Asian Institute of Management (AIM); Civil Service College of Singapore, Camcar/Textron, Inc., Eaton Corporation; Bell Laboratories, U.S. Department of Energy; Ameritech, Inc., Fairchild Semiconductors, Inc., Alkar (a Division of DEC International);  Singapore Ministry of Education, Trinidad-Tobago Ministry of Education,  Sammons Financial Holdings, Inc., American Institute of Banking; M & I Data Services, Inc., Personnel Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), Utara University - Malaysia, American Society for Training and Development(ASTD), World Future Society, Integrative Learning of Singapore, and Posbanc of Singapore.

John holds a Ph.D. in Sociology/Anthropology from United States International University in San Diego as well as an M. A . in Sociology from San Jose State University, and a B. A. in Sociology from the University of Santa Clara. John has held a tenured faculty position and been Founding Director of Leadership Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business,  been a Dean of the School of Leadership and Human Development at St. Bonaventure University (Buffalo, New York) and Founding Director of their award winning Master’s in Professional Leadership Program, as well as been a faculty member at a number of Universities including Pepperdine University, Chapman University, College of St. Rose, and been a Dean at a Community College in South Carolina. In addition to conducting seminars throughout the US, he has made presentations to audiences throughout the world including Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Ireland, Norway,. Austria,  Belgium, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Cost Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico , Canada, and Spain.  He is the author of seven books,  “Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Problem Solving and Decision Making, and Conflict Resolution”, “FASTSTART: An in-depth seminar for managers”, " Foundations of Leadership: New Manager Leadership Guide”, “Foundations of Leadership: A Facilitator's Guidebook", "Whistleblowing: Managing Dissent in the Workplace", “Whistleblowing Research: Methodological and Moral Issues” and "Cognitive Maps of Violence". He has published more than sixty articles in major journals such as "The Journal of Business Ethics", "Journal of Social Behavior and Personality", The International Journal of Values-Based Management’, “The Journal of Business and Psychology”, “Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal”, "Management Accounting", and  “Futures Research Quarterly”. He has presented more than fifty research papers on such subjects as performance enhancement, team building, leadership, work stress, identity as a manager, management ethics, whistle-blowing, and terrorism. He is a favorite with audiences throughout the world because of his special skill of being able to translate new concepts and unique insights into practical learning experiences.

He also is President of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Executive President of the Council on Employee Responsibilities and Rights (CERR), Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal for Employment Practices and Principles (IJREPP), and a member of the Academy of Management, American Psychological Association, American Society for Training and Development, The Institute of Managerial Sciences, The International Association of Conflict Management, Organizational Development Network, and World Future Society.  John is also listed in the Who's Who in the World, 1997-present and Who's Who In Finance and Industry, 1996-present. He can be reached at    email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and website: www.institute-leadership-global.org”. For further information on the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP) - check the website out at: www.aepp.net and for the International Journal for Responsible Employment Practice & Principles (IJREPP) at http://www.cerrnet.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=9&Itemid=40.

         
Scott J. Simmerman, Ph.D. is a senior level faulty associate) of  the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE) as well as President of Performance Management Company in Taylors, South Carolina. He is consistently rated as a top presenter of team building, change, leadership and organizational effectiveness programs. With a broad base of business, research and academic experience, Scott has delivered workshops, executive retreats and presentation worldwide over the past two decades.  His company publishes 5 Square  Wheels books and distributes The Search for the Lost Dutctman’s Gold Mine, Seven Seas Quest and Buccaneer team building/collaboration games. These and other training tools were designed by Scott and are used by organizations and consultant worldwide. Clients include widely recognized multinational corporations, governments, small businesses as well as independent consultants and trainers using these materials.

          

Raj Parikh, Ph.D., C.M.A., C.F.M. is senior faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE)  as well as Dean of the School of Business of Southern Oregon University. Dr. Pariikh has also held the Commissioner of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates and been  former Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Delaware State University.  He has held the posts of Dean of the Harold Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, and Founding Dean of the School of Leadership and Human Development and professor of Accounting and Finance at St. Bonaventure University. Dr. Parikh became a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in 1986 by receiving the highest examination score in the nation, for which he received the Robert Beyer Gold Medal. He became a Certified Financial Manager (CFMin) 1997 and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in 2001.

          

Donald L. Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. is senior faculty associate as well sa professor emeritus  for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a well-known author and seminar leader. As a mangement and training consultant for the past 35 years, Don has conducted management seminars internationally, including classes in India, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Fiji Islands, Singapore, Venezuela, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Among the many organizations he has developed management programs for are Aid Association for Lutherans, Allen-Bradley, Eastman Kodak, Goodyear, Honeywell, IBM, Johnson Wax, Kemper Insurance, Mayo Foundation, State Farm Insurance, University of Disneyland and Wausau Insurance. He is reknowned widely for his special expertise on the Four Levels of Learning which still is a helpful tool for those in Human Resource Management. 

 

          

Robin Pratt. Ph.D. is senior faculty associate OF ilge as well as president of Enhanced Performance Systems, Inc., has 21 years of experience in management, psychology, education and athletics. Currently associate professor of organizational studies at the University of San Francisco, Dr. Pratt works with executives, managers and athletes in enhancing their performance under pressure and helping them increase their leadership effectiveness. He provides training and consulting services to private and public sector organizations throughout the country. His management seminars are spiced from the sport idiom and training programs for athletes and students get a taste of business executive fare.  All benefit from Pratt’s knowledge of the psychology of learning and gain new insights into poise under pressure from his training in the martial arts (taijiquan). . 

Debbie N. Pepin, M.Ed., faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE) and  the founder of The Learning Space, is a recognized figure in the field of education. Not only does she speak passionately about educational reform, but she also created a  “model school” to serve as an example for others.  Her goal is to inspire individuals, schools, businesses, and community leaders to think about learning in a context that goes beyond the traditional schoolhouse. She convincingly describes the alienation of a percentage of youth from schools and the long-term negative effect on our society.  Furthermore, she quotes CEO’s examples of poor workforce preparedness of a high number of employees.  Her research concludes that one size will not fit all in the field of education.. At present, she serves as an independent consultant on education issues.  Her “tag line” is “learning to learn to last a lifetime”. She presently consults with charter schools, interested individuals, and higher education institutions across FL who recognize the need for improvement in order to grow.  With the Florida State University Accountability Center and the Department of Education, she has developed a program to educate charter school Board of Directors and their administrators about roles, requirements, and opportunities. 

Amalia De Jesus, is Executive Vice President and faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE)  and formerly Lead Process Analyst for the Information Technology Center for De La Salle University-Professional Schools Inc. which serves over 11,000 students and offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in computer studies, engineering, education, behavioral sciences, communication, and economics. Their Graduate school offers MS, MBA, PhDs degrees to about 2000+  students and professionals. Ms. De Jesus has completed Graduate Degree work in Industrial Engineering and Information Technology as well as  holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Philippines and  is also a certified Internal Quality Auditor for ISO 9001:2000.  She has held the position of  Coordinator for ISO 9000 and Production Planning Head at Plastmann Industrial Corporation as well as  Marketing Director for Asia Pacific Realty and Brokerage Corporation.  Ms. De Jesus has international experience and has been conducting for over ten years Total Quality Management training and consultancy work for private and public-sector organizations designing quality management systems.  She also facilitates teams for process improvement initiatives.  

          
Robert L. Witte, Ph.D.  is faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE and a noted organizational psychologist and  a retired professor of management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  One of Dr. Witte's specialties is the psychology of well being.  He has a Ph.D in applied psychology and has worked as a consultant to business and industry for more than 30 years. His career experience includes working with managers in Portugal, India, Venezuela, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia as well as the United States.  He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Wisconsin Psychological Association, and the Division of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

          
John M. O’Donnell, Ph.D., is faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE and founder and director of The Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Wellness Resource Center. He also serves on the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee as a clinical psychologist. John specializes in preventive medicine, hypnosis, meditation, smoking and weight control, stress management, nutrition, occupational burnout and rehabilitation psychology.

          
Geoffrey C. Olive, BSC., M.ED,  is faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE) and was born in 1946 and holds dual nationality, British and USA. Born and raised in the UK he graduated with a B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Geology from the University of London, King’s College in 1973.  In 1991, from the University College of North Wales, Bangor, he graduated with a Master of Education degree in Information Technology. Prior to this he was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Science Education from the University of London Institute of Education and a Certificate in Media Resources from South Thames College in London. In the UK education system he has been a secondary school science teacher, a media resources specialist, a college lecturer in education technology, and the head of a media resources unit.  Prior to moving to the USA in 1997, he was a Senior Lecturer in Mass Communication at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, for over seven years, specializing in audio and radio production technology and techniques, and computer science. As an Assistant Professor/Course Coordinator at Wilmington College he was instrumental in starting the Division of Information Technology & Advanced Communication. In addition to teaching audio and computer classes, he provides administrative and technical support for the division. Prior to attending university he worked in various industries ranging from flight attendant for BOAC (British Airways), geologist on North Sea oil rigs, and computer service
engineer for Sperry Univac. Personal interests include collecting old vinyl records, and the martial arts as a part-time instructor.

Nancy J. Forsythe-Woods, M.A.  is faculty associate faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE ) as well as corporate training specialist and private consultant and trainer for business and industry. She develops customized management and employee training programs.  Nancy has provided training for all levels of employees in workshops and seminars throughout the United States and Canada.  She  gains knowledge from a wide range of employment experiences, including teaching in secondary and higher education systems systems, consulting for government and public relations agencies in California, serving as a marketing assistant to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, owning her own business as a counseling therapist and serving as director of a business and professional development center.  As a result she has valuable insights into the problems and concerns of management and other employee groups.  Her seminars are rich with humor and well known for her keen perception of working relationships, as is her unique presentation style

Alex Semilof, M.S., is a faculty-associate of  the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE) and has experience in the field of Human Resources and Training and Development for over 16 years. He is a skilled consultant adept in providing interventions that enable his clients to achieve their business objectives, including their manpower planning needs.  Alex uses his organizational communications and rapport-building skills to provide leadership and develop successful initiatives at all levels of organizations.  He combines group and individual one-on-one interactions in order to provide the means for organizations to accomplish their mission. Alex’s background includes ten years as an independent training/human resources management consultant, nearly four years as a Process Consultant for Duke University and Health System and five years with ITT Sheraton.  He was a member of the pre-opening teams for the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Sheraton Chicago hotels, both 1,500-room properties.  Currently, Alex provides consulting and coaching for numerous organizations in both the for-profit and non-Profit sectors.  Alex’s consulting firm is appropriately named Results Oriented Consulting, reflecting his commitment to closely monitoring and measuring the results of his initiatives. Alex became a Certified Human Resources Executive in 1993 and has since been certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and by the Center for Creative Leadership to deliver Benchmarks.  In December 2001 he completed his masters degree in Liberal Studies from Duke University and he is currently working to earn his Ph.D.  Alex has earned his black belt in karate.  Additionally, he volunteers at the Animal Protection Society in Durham, North Carolina and recently co-founded the non-profit organization The Society for the Sharing and Preservation of Himalayan Heritage.

John W. Link, M.S., faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE) and has extensive experience in management team development, strategic planning, conflict intervention and customer service and process redesign. He is well known as a writer on chaos and complexity theory application to organizations, and a faculty member of the Graduate School of the USDA. A consultant and trainer for the last 14 years, John has worked with organizations such as George Mason University, OPM, American European Investment Co., Foreign Service, Inc., Spot Image, Inc., FHWA, Army Corps of Engineers as well as the EPA and the CIA.

Chris Hinrichs, M. A. faculty associate of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE) and  brings more than 15 years of experience in human relations training to attendees of Management Institute programs.  Chris has presented innovative seminars dealing with team work, innovation, power and influence and creativity.  For the past seven years he has specialized in outdoor experiential education.  Chris has designed, developed and implemented programs for such companies as Xerox, Kraft Corporation, Sears, Pillsbury and the Yale School of Business.