Alongside our Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff – Trident Administration is charged with ensuring that the values of exceptional learning, compassionate commitment, and leadership remain at the forefront of Trident’s mission. Our administrators oversee university operations to ensure the success of our students, our programs, and our institution.
Meet Your Trident Administrators
Travis Allen
Senior Vice President
With 18 years of experience in higher education, Travis Allen, has used his deep passion for student success as the foundation for all his leadership successes.
Dr. Ruki Jayaraman
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Jayaraman oversees Academic Affairs and curriculum and instruction for online and ground programs.
John Kline
President
We have a tremendous team here that is committed to serving students and fulfilling our mission of preparing you academically, personally, and professionally.
Vahid Shariat
Chief Information Officer
Vahid earned a Bachelor and Master Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Cum Laude) from State University Of New York of Buffalo.
Dr. Mihaela Tanasescu
Vice Provost
Dr. Tanasescu has over 20 years of service in health and education, including prior work at the National Institute of Public Health in Romania.
Dr. Heidi Smith
Dean - College of Education
Areas of Expertise: Postsecondary leadership; program development; college access...
Dr. Mickey Shachar
Dean - College of Health and Human Services
It is my prayer and hope that what will "breathe when I expire" will be what I have instilled in my students’ lives and minds.
Dr. Simcha Pollard
Vice President of Strategic Analytics & Operations - Glenn R. Jones College of Business
I joined Trident to take up new professional challenges for me, involving making a college community accessible to those who are not able to attend a 'brick and mortar' university.
