Meet Our Instructors

Learn From Leaders Who've Done It

Every Roman Leadership Academy instructor is a working professional with real-world experience in their field — not just academics. They bring current knowledge, practical frameworks, and genuine passion to every program they teach.

12

Expert Instructors

21

Certification Programs

150+

Years Combined Experience

4.9/5

Average Instructor Rating

Industry-certified professionals
Active practitioners in their fields
Curriculum built from real experience
5,000+ students trained
4.9/5 average instructor rating

Our Faculty

12 Expert Instructors. 21 Programs. One Academy.

Each instructor was selected for their depth of real-world experience, teaching ability, and commitment to student outcomes.

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Dr. Marcus Webb

Senior Program Director

Leadership & Executive Coaching

Leadership

Ed.D. Organizational Leadership · ICF PCC Certified Coach

22 years of professional experience

Dr. Webb has spent over two decades developing leaders at Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. A former VP of Talent Development at a national healthcare organization, he brings a rare blend of academic rigor and street-level leadership experience to every program he teaches.

Career Highlights

Former VP of Talent Development
Coached 500+ executives across 12 industries
Published author on servant leadership

Teaches

LeadershipExecutive CoachingLeadership Coaching
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Angela Reyes, MBA

Business Programs Lead

Project Management & Business Analysis

Business

MBA, PMP Certified · Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

18 years of professional experience

Angela built her career managing multi-million dollar technology projects for global consulting firms before transitioning to education. She has trained over 3,000 professionals in project management methodology and business analysis frameworks, with a focus on practical, immediately applicable skills.

Career Highlights

PMP & CBAP dual-certified
Managed $50M+ in project portfolios
Trained 3,000+ professionals worldwide

Teaches

Project ManagementBusiness Analysis
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James Thornton

Technology Programs Director

Cybersecurity & AI for Business

Technology

M.S. Information Security · CISSP · CompTIA Security+

16 years of professional experience

James is a former cybersecurity consultant who protected critical infrastructure for financial institutions and federal agencies. He now translates complex security concepts into practical, career-ready skills. His AI for Business curriculum is used by organizations navigating digital transformation.

Career Highlights

CISSP certified security professional
Former federal cybersecurity consultant
Designed AI adoption frameworks for 40+ companies

Teaches

CybersecurityAI for Business
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Priya Nair, MBA

CRM & Digital Strategy Instructor

Salesforce Administration & Digital Marketing

Technology

MBA Marketing · Salesforce Certified Administrator · Google Analytics Certified

14 years of professional experience

Priya spent a decade as a Salesforce architect and digital marketing strategist for SaaS companies before joining Roman Leadership Academy. She has helped hundreds of students land Salesforce admin roles and build digital marketing careers from the ground up.

Career Highlights

Salesforce Certified Administrator & App Builder
Built CRM systems for 60+ organizations
Google & HubSpot certified marketer

Teaches

Salesforce AdministrationDigital Marketing
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Dr. Sandra Okafor

Coaching Programs Director

Life Coaching & Personal Development

Coaching

Ph.D. Psychology · ICF MCC (Master Certified Coach) · NLP Practitioner

20 years of professional experience

Dr. Okafor is one of fewer than 1,500 ICF Master Certified Coaches worldwide. She has built and sold two coaching practices, trained coaches across four continents, and authored a bestselling book on transformational coaching. Her curriculum blends evidence-based psychology with practical coaching tools.

Career Highlights

ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) — top 1% globally
Trained coaches in 4 continents
Bestselling author on transformational coaching

Teaches

Life CoachingPersonal DevelopmentLeadership Coaching
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Pastor David Kimani

Ministry & Faith-Based Programs Lead

Ministry, Christian Coaching & Christian Leadership

Ministry

M.Div. Theology · D.Min. Leadership · Ordained Pastor

25 years of professional experience

Pastor Kimani has planted three churches, led a nonprofit serving 10,000+ community members annually, and coached pastors and ministry leaders across the country. He brings deep theological grounding and practical organizational leadership to every faith-based program at the Academy.

Career Highlights

Planted 3 churches across two states
Led nonprofit serving 10,000+ annually
Coaches pastors and ministry leaders nationally

Teaches

MinistryChristian CoachingChristian LeadershipMinistry Leadership
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Rachel Monroe, CPA

Finance Programs Instructor

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

Finance

CPA · Certified Bookkeeper (CB) · QuickBooks ProAdvisor

17 years of professional experience

Rachel is a CPA and Certified Bookkeeper who has managed finances for small businesses, nonprofits, and mid-size corporations. She founded a virtual bookkeeping firm that serves over 200 clients and is passionate about making financial literacy accessible to every professional.

Career Highlights

CPA & Certified Bookkeeper dual-certified
Founded virtual bookkeeping firm with 200+ clients
QuickBooks ProAdvisor & Xero certified

Teaches

Bookkeeping
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Michael Torres

Sales & Business Development Instructor

Sales, Recruiting & Entrepreneurship

Business

B.S. Business Administration · Sandler Sales Certified

19 years of professional experience

Michael built a $40M sales organization from scratch before transitioning to coaching and education. He has trained thousands of sales professionals, recruiters, and entrepreneurs across industries ranging from technology to real estate. His no-fluff, results-driven approach has made him one of the Academy's most popular instructors.

Career Highlights

Built a $40M sales organization from zero
Trained 5,000+ sales professionals
Sandler Sales & SPIN Selling certified

Teaches

SalesRecruitingEntrepreneurship
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Dr. Yvonne Chambers

Human Resources Programs Lead

Human Resource Management

Business

Ph.D. Industrial-Organizational Psychology · SHRM-SCP · PHR

21 years of professional experience

Dr. Chambers is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional with over two decades of HR leadership experience at companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 corporations. She has designed HR programs, led organizational transformations, and built talent pipelines that have placed thousands of professionals.

Career Highlights

SHRM-SCP & PHR dual-certified
Former CHRO at two publicly traded companies
Designed HR programs for 30+ organizations

Teaches

Human Resource Management
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Kevin Ashford

Real Estate Programs Instructor

Real Estate & Property Investment

Business

Licensed Real Estate Broker · Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

15 years of professional experience

Kevin is a licensed broker and CCIM designee who has closed over $200M in residential and commercial real estate transactions. He has trained hundreds of new agents and investors, and his curriculum covers everything from first-time sales to complex investment strategies.

Career Highlights

Closed $200M+ in real estate transactions
CCIM designee — elite commercial investment credential
Trained 400+ real estate professionals

Teaches

Real Estate
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Dr. Lydia Fontaine

Executive & Christian Coaching Instructor

Executive Coaching & Christian Coaching

Coaching

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology · ICF PCC · Certified Christian Coach

18 years of professional experience

Dr. Fontaine integrates clinical psychology, executive coaching, and faith-based principles to help leaders perform at their highest level. She has coached C-suite executives, pastors, and nonprofit leaders, and her approach is known for producing lasting behavioral change rather than surface-level results.

Career Highlights

ICF PCC certified executive coach
Coached C-suite leaders at 25+ organizations
Integrates psychology and faith-based coaching

Teaches

Executive CoachingChristian Coaching
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Rev. Thomas Osei

Ministry Leadership Instructor

Ministry Leadership & Church Administration

Ministry

M.Div. · D.Min. Church Leadership · Certified Nonprofit Executive

23 years of professional experience

Rev. Osei has served as a senior pastor, denominational leader, and nonprofit executive for over two decades. He has led organizations through growth, transition, and crisis, and brings a deeply practical perspective to ministry leadership. His students consistently describe his teaching as transformational.

Career Highlights

Senior pastor for 23 years
Led denomination of 120+ churches
Certified Nonprofit Executive

Teaches

Ministry LeadershipMinistry

The Difference

Why Our Instructors Are Different

We don't hire instructors who only teach. We hire professionals who have built careers, led organizations, and produced real results — then teach others to do the same.

Real-World Practitioners

Every instructor has held senior roles in their field — not just studied it. They bring current, practical knowledge that textbooks can't replicate.

Industry-Certified Experts

Our instructors hold the same certifications and credentials they teach — PMP, CISSP, ICF MCC, SHRM-SCP, CPA, and more.

Outcome-Focused Teaching

Every lesson is designed around a specific skill or outcome students can apply immediately — not theory for theory's sake.

Proven Track Record

Combined, our instructors have trained over 50,000 professionals and helped thousands advance into leadership roles.

Curriculum Built From Experience

Our programs are built from the ground up by the instructors who teach them — drawing on decades of real-world lessons learned.

4.9/5 Student Rating

Students consistently rate our instructors as the #1 reason they recommend Roman Leadership Academy to colleagues and friends.

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