CU Administration

Dr. Uwa Onyioha-Osimiri,

Dr. Uwa Onyioha-Osimiri, PhD, is the Founder, Chancellor and President of Chiist University. She is also the Senior Spiritual Minister and Continental Envoy for the Global Faith Ministries Network. The Global Faith Ministries is a Spiritual Ministry, which works with other faith-based institutions, to promote peace and tolerance amongst world religions.

Additionally, she is the Founder and CEO of the African Women Economic Consortium (AWEC). The African Women Economic Consortium is a non profit 501 (C)( 3) organization founded in 2002 as an organization of women of diverse racial, social, educational and spiritual backgrounds who have recognized the need for proactive action for change in the lives of women and children locally, nationally and globally.

Dr. Uwa Osimiri was an official delegate to the first Africa's Most Senior Religious Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and Orphaned Children held in Nairobi Kenya, on June 9-12, 2002, sponsored by the United Nations World Council of Religions for Peace (WCRP). An Ambassador for Peace, she participated at the International Leadership Conferences entitled, “American Leadership at a time of Global crisis” and the celebration of the 25 year anniversary of the Washington Times on May 15-19, 2007 and in Hawaii in June 17- 21, 2007. These events were sponsored by the Washington Times foundation and the International federation for World Peace.
These events featured over 20 world Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, scores of international religious, academic, political leaders and national media executives. She continues to participate at this level internationally. She is instrumental for creating the Village of Hope, which is now the much-heralded initiative to change the care of African Orphans as well as the Foundations Program, which will serve young people aging out of the Foster Care system in and housing for the homeless in Michigan.

A member of the Emerging Minority Businesses Council of Michigan, she recently received a Certificate of Tribute from Governor Jennifer Granholm. She has also received several educational citations and several City of Detroit and Wayne County certificates of recognition. Two years ago, she was nominated to receive the Faculty of the Year award at the University of Phoenix where she teaches MBA Business courses. Dr. Uwa Osimiri has been featured in the Detroit News as one of Michigan’s most influential women.
Dr. Uwa Osimiri received her elementary and secondary school education in Nigeria and her Bachelor of Science Degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of North Alabama. She received her Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a Doctoral Degree in Natural Theology with a focus on Comparative Study of World Religious Theology, from the Godian Academy in Ijima Nkporo, Nigeria. She is pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University.

Dr. Uwa Osimiri has conducted personal development lecture series entitled “Write Your Own Story” for corporations such as DaimlerChrysler Women’s Forum who have whole-heartedly endorsed her lecture series. She has conducted numerous workshops at the Museum of African American History, Cobo Hall, at numerous schools and universities, international forums and has been a guest on several television and radio talk shows.

She is a certified Senior Grant Writer and Instructor. An accomplished Artist and Author, she has completed several manuscripts for publications.
As the President and Chancellor for Chiist University, her duties and responsibilities are to implement and establish the university’s Policies, Statutory and legal requirements that ensure Best Practice Guidelines in the management of assigned academic objectives. By monitoring, maintaining and sustaining the highest quality standards requirements, oversees national recruitment drive within regions and Interview and hire staff candidates, check references and security clearances. She works with the Board of Regency to monitor regional budget and financial systems to ensure that Projects operate within the academic financial parameters.

Nchuaja, Udee Kama Onyioha

Udee Kama Onyioha is the co-Founder and Vice President of Chiist University. He is also Dean of College of Chiist Education. Additionally as the High Chief Priest of the Global Faith Ministries of Chiism (Godianism), Nchuaja (Rev.), Udee K. Onyioha is responsible for Research, Liturgical interpretations of Chiism spiritual philosophy, and information distribution. Udee is instrumental for the ongoing promotion of the cultural benefits of traditional customs which represent mandates for encouraging self esteem and societal relevance. He has been featured in the numerous television appearance for his stance on inter-religious tolerance and cooperation as well as uplifting the spiritual traditions of indigenous African societies with international application. His op-ed writings are widely read at notable African Studies University departments.

Udee received his elementary and secondary school education in Nigeria, and is a CIS alumnus of Devry University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts Degree in Natural Theology from The Godian Academy in Ijima Nkporo, Nigeria. He is pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Theology.

He has over 16 years of Computer Information Systems experience in areas of Business Solutions, Networking, Web Development, and Digital Arts. Additionally, Nchuaja, Udee K. Onyioha is also Chief Web Developer for Chiistuniversity.com, AWEConline.Biz, and Godianism.org. He has held distinguished positions as Web Developer for the city of Whittier, California, Network Administrator and Systems Analyst for Mobil Oil, Nokia Cellular Phones, Deloitte and Touche in Dallas, Texas, and the Dekalb County Schools System in Decatur, Geogia.

Dr. Obie Pearce

Dr. Obie Pearce is the Vice Chancellor of Chiist University, and Dean of College of Leadership. A hardworking and self-motivated individual with a wide range of experience in management and the teaching profession.

She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History (Major) with a Concentration in Business Management at Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, U.S.A. This was followed by a Master of Arts degree in Social Anthropology from SOAS – University of London, a doctorate in Social Anthropology, and a PhD in Natural African Theology from the Godian Academy in Ijima Nkporo, Nigeria. Along with these have been other qualifications of Excellence.

Dr. Pearce has over 13 years experience in both personnel and budgetary management at corporate level, an experience that stood her in good stead when she branched out as a Sole Proprietor and Managing Director of a chain of food and catering company in the United Kingdom. She oversaw operations that exceeded operational and financial forecasts to yield unprecedented profits to stakeholders and the business concern.

She has conducted lectures in seminars for doctoral candidates on African History and Religious Cultures at various universities including a stint at Oakland University, Rochester Michigan. She conducted and taught Math, English language and African History at Adult Education centres and institutions over the years in the USA.
An author and writer of several academic essays, she also, under the pen name of ‘Chi-chi’, was a contributing Features and Arts writer for African Concord in London , an African Lifestyle and Social investigative magazine. She has edited and published a magazine for a Women’s Well-being Group.

As the Vice Chancellor for Chiist University, she assists in the administrative and the managerial structure of the institution. Her special duties include promoting efficiency in line with the University’s policies, statutory and legal requirements. This ensures that Best Practice Guidelines in the management of assigned academic objectives are attained and adhered to. The Office provides a focal point for the co-ordination, development, integration and delivery of University business, providing advice and support to the Chancellor on the full-range of strategic, policy and management matters.

By monitoring, maintaining and sustaining the highest quality standards requirements, she instigates and oversees the efficient management of national recruitment drives for staff candidates within regions, whilst incorporating effective checks on references and security clearances. She works with the Chancellor and Financial Director in monitoring regional budget and financial systems to ensure that projects operate within the academic financial parameters.

Prof. David Rivkin, PhD

Prof. David Rivkin, PhD is the Dean of College of Renewable Energy and Nanosciences. He is currently the Chief Scientist at the Adamah Group and its' VAC Windpower division. He holds dual bachelors degrees in Chemistry and Nuclear Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Prof. Rivkin went on to persure post-graduate studies towards a Doctorate in BioPhysics at the University of California and later completed a PhD in Business Sciences at the European School of Business at Regents College with a focus on Small Business Sustainability. He has over 25 years of professional experience in both industry and academia.

Prof. David Rivkin has previously taught at internationally renown colleges and universities in Europe, the USA and Israel, including teaching online to students in India and China. In 2010 Prof. Rivkin was nominated to be a Fulbright Scholar. He is also an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished Lecturer, a NSF Principal Advisor in Clean Technologies, a Certified Program Manager, a Certified Corporate Sustainability Expert, and a Certified Green Energy Professional. He is the winner of numerous technical and managerial awards and recognized by governments for his outstanding contributions. As a serial entrepreneur of several successful ventures including founder and Chief of Technology for SciEssence Intl. Prof. Rivkins multidisciplinary background, from biosciences to nanotechnology from health to energy, provides a broad background in Sustainability. He now also consults to governments and businesses around the world on Sustainability and Renewable Energy technologies.

Councelors and Advisors

Nnamdi Irving
Enrollment Counselor

Nnamdi has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration from University of Pheonix, and is currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Science degree program in Chiist Education at Chiist University. Nnamdi is responsible for coordinating student enrollment at our University. An astute communicator, Nnamdi has worked extensively with the development of student related activities for Chiist University. He is prepared to assist incoming students with the fundamental requirements for enrolment.

nnamdiirving.chiistuniversity@gmail.com
Phone:248-462-9637

Matt Lewis
Enrollment Counselor

Matt has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business administration from Bakers College, and also completing his Bachelor of Science degree in management. Matt has experience in student enrolment and very familiar with the needs of students entering the university. Matt will be instrumental for assuring that the needs of the students are met as they begin their academic journey at Chiist University. He is prepared to assist incoming students with the fundamental requirements for enrolment.

mattlewis.chiistuniversity@gmail.com
Phone: 248-802-6103

Academic Advisor
Adaora Lewis
Adaora has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Administration from New York Institute of Arts. She has worked extensively as an academic advisor for students attending the AWEC financial literacy and grant writing classes and workshops. Adaora is responsible for advising students of the core class requirements to assure that they are on the right track and meeting their academic requirements.

mattlewis.chiistuniversity@gmail.com
Phone: 248-935-6563