Academic Oversight Committees

I'm the founder of Woolf, which is building online infrastructure for the future of higher education. Previously, at Oxford, I was a member of the Faculty of Philosophy, a member of Wolfson College, and a member of the governing Congregation of the University. I also held a Humboldt Fellowship, during which I worked on the definition and measure of human progress. I was especially interested in how modern universities were created to support progress.

Teri is the Founding President at Minerva University. She has more than 35 years of experience in higher education and is deeply knowledgeable in the areas of accreditation, student achievement, and institutional excellence. She is licensed to practice law in the state of California and has served as the Executive Vice President of WASC.

Stephen is the President of Active Learning Sciences, as well as the Founder and Chief Academic Officer of Foundry College. Prior to that, he was the Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer at Minerva University and the Chair of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University.

Shuo is a member of the University of California, Berkeley faculty, where she teaches entrepreneurship, and a General Partner at IOVC, where she invests in early-stage startups in Silicon Valley. Shuo is also appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as 1 of 13 voting members on California's Mental Health Commission.

Lluís is a member of the Royal Academy of European Doctors and is currently Rector of the European University of Gasteiz. He is also the Founder of La Salle Open University, which works across the global LaSallian university system.

Sowmyanarayanan served as the President of IIIT-Bangalore, a PhD-granting university, until July 2021. Prior to that, he was a member of the faculty at IIT Kanpur (1979-95), IIM Bangalore (1995-99), Rutgers University (1997), and AIT Bangkok (1990). IIITs represent a set of new-generation universities that started in India in the late 1990s with a special focus on IT.

Pramath is a pioneering force in Indian higher education. He is the Founder & Chairman of Harappa Education, which strives to become India’s largest online institution focused on teaching thrive skills, critical to workplace success in the 21st century. He is the Founding Dean and a member of the Executive Board of ISB which rapidly became one of the top-20 business schools in the world. He is also a Founder & Trustee of the acclaimed Ashoka University, a liberal arts university which launched the popular Young India Fellowship.

Ralph has had a distinguished career spanning 32 years at WASC, the esteemed US accreditation agency based in California. Serving as the President of WASC for 17 years, Ralph continues to contribute as
a senior advisor. His dedication
to quality education also extends beyond borders — he is currently
a member of the University Quality Assurance International Board (UQAIB) in Dubai.

I'm the founder of Woolf, which is building online infrastructure for the future of higher education. Previously, at Oxford, I was a member of the Faculty of Philosophy, a member of Wolfson College, and a member of the governing Congregation of the University. I also held a Humboldt Fellowship, during which I worked on the definition and measure of human progress. I was especially interested in how modern universities were created to support progress.

Dr. Courtney Nimura is Curator for Later European Prehistory at the Ashmolean Museum and a Research Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. She holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Reading, where her research on Scandinavian pre historic rock art led to a published monograph in 2015. Courtney also holds an MA in Maritime Archaeology from UCL and has worked in conservation and collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Her academic background is rooted in fine art, art history, and museum studies, with degrees from UC Santa Cruz and Tufts University.

Experienced leader, consultant, coach, educator, and advisor focused on organizational and individual transformation and growth. Love higher education, humanitarian/charitable service, investing in people, learning, and being part of the solution. I served as a pastor for several years before moving into coaching and then added the startup ecosystem and higher education.

Dr. Matthew Wootton is an experienced strategist with a background spanning academic accreditation, compliance, customer success, and digital content. He is known for his ability to quickly learn, adapt, and solve complex problems across varied domains. Matthew also brings deep expertise in social research, with a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Durham and a track record of designing and managing research projects from start to finish.

Dr. Yajnaseni Mukherjee is an accomplished educationist with over 20 years of experience in the higher education sector. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of English Studies and Research, Amity University, India. Her work spans curriculum development, academic content design, and research supervision at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. A prolific researcher, she has contributed to journals, books, and academic conferences, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing education and scholarship.

Aparajita Verma is an experienced compliance professional with a focus on regulatory governance, risk management, and institutional integrity. She holds a B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Symbiosis International University in India. Aparajita began her career as a Legal Analyst in Mumbai, where she gained expertise in corporate law, compliance frameworks, and forensic investigations. She later joined UBS Bank as an AML Compliance Analyst, supporting anti-money laundering operations and regulatory governance. At Woolf, she serves as an Accreditation and Compliance Specialist, applying her legal background to help uphold global academic standards and strengthen institutional oversight.

Dr. Aderomola Onaadepo is a data-driven professional with a strong foundation in project management, research, and analytical strategy. With experience collaborating with BASF and presenting at global conferences, he brings deep expertise in data analysis, experimental design, and stakeholder engagement. Aderomola is proficient in SQL, Excel, and data visualisation, with interests in data governance, security, and business intelligence. He is passionate about using data to solve complex problems and drive decision-making in research-intensive environments.

Dr. Marten Kriejgsman is an Accreditation Consultant at Woolf, with over a decade of experience driving educational quality and digital transformation in higher education. He previously worked on strategic projects at a top global university and has also consulted in the pharmaceutical sector on large-scale initiatives. Marten holds a D.Phil. and M.Phil. from the University of Oxford, with a focus on inter disciplinary research across the Humanities and Social Sciences. His interests include digital humanities, innovation studies, and cultural heritage.

Madhav Shankar is an experienced compliance professional with a strong background in law and education. He holds a BA LL.B.(Hons.) from National Law University, Delhi, and an LL.M. in Law and Technology from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. He began his career as a practicing lawyer in New Delhi before moving into corporate M&A analysis, focusing on regulatory due diligence. Madhav has also served as Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean at Jindal Global Law School, contributing to curriculum development and institutional compliance. He now works as an Academic Compliance Specialist, combining legal insight with academic standards.

Dr. Kiran Jot Singh is Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Industrial Relations at Chandigarh University, India. He holds a PGDM from IIM Rohtak and a PhD in Human–Robot Interaction. His research explores the intersection of technology and well-being, with interests in human-computer interaction and happiness studies. Dr. Singh has filed 12 patents and leads several funded research projects. His work bridges academic inquiry and practical application in emerging technologies.

Himadri Desai is a globally trained legal specialist with expertise in international law, technology law, and commercial regulation. She earned her LL.M. from Penn State Law as a full-merit scholar and holds a B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Symbiosis International University in India. Himadri began her legal career in criminal litigation in India before transitioning to U.S. practice, focusing on personal injury and immigration law. As an Academic Compliance Specialist at Woolf, she applies her legal acumen to uphold rigorous academic standards and ensure procedural integrity across institutions.