Guiding NSU Today and Tomorrow
Under the direction of President Moon, his senior leadership team helps to shape and implement presidential and institutional strategic priorities; foster excellence in academics, research, and healthcare; and advance the financial health of Nova Southeastern University across the enterprise.
A View from President Moon's Leadership Team
Hear how key members of President Moon’s leadership team view the new presidency, their teams, and the ways NSU is poised to reach even greater heights.
Executive Team
Ronald J. Chenail, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President, Provost, Chief Academic Officer,
Interim Senior Vice President for Research, and Interim Dean for the H. Wayne Huizenga
College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Chad A. Perlyn, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Executive Medical Director for
NSU Health,
Dean of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, and Interim Dean of
the College of Dental Medicine
Rick E. James, B.B.A.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Alyson Silva, M.AC., CPA
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Daniel J. Alfonso, Ed.D., M.Fin.
Executive Vice President for Facilities,
Safety, and Campus Services
Kelley Shanley, MBA
Executive Vice President for University Engagement and External Affairs
and President’s Adviser for Institutional Foresight
Barry E. Somerstein, J.D.
Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs
and General Counsel
Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Associate Provost; and Dean of the College of Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity
Kyle E. Fisher, B.A.
Vice President for Public Relations,
Marketing, and Creative Services
Renee Venezia, Ed.D., SPHR
Vice President for Human Resources
Alissa Hechter, M.I.A.
Vice President for Advancement and Community Relations
Board of Trustees
NSU’s Board of Trustees is composed of community leaders who help to guide the university through fiscal and operational oversight, ensuring student and institutional success and fostering NSU’s financial sustainability.
University Administration
The NSU leadership team of academic and administrative officers works together to enhance institutional excellence and operational effectiveness to maximize the value NSU contributes to students, faculty, staff, alumni, patients, partners, and the employers and communities it serves.