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Presenting GARI’s highest-level leadership and honorary members.
PATRONS
Violet Edwards
Honorary Patron of GARI Commissioner, Madison County, Alabama, USA
Commissioner Violet Edwards is an elected public official and community leader with a strong record in governance and public impact. She has led initiatives in food security, public safety, and community development, including the establishment of a 25-acre community farm in partnership with academic and extension institutions.
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Prof. Marlyse Baptista
Honorary Distinguished Fellow (Hon. FeGARI) President’s Distinguished Professor, University of Pennsylvania
Prof. Marlyse Baptista is a globally recognized linguist and a leading authority in language contact and creole studies. Her research has significantly shaped theories of language emergence and cognition, influencing global scholarship in linguistics.
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Prof. Adesola Ajayi
Honorary Distinguished Fellow (Hon. FeGARI) Professor of Agricultural Science & Development
Prof. Adesola Ajayi is a globally recognized agricultural scientist with over three decades of experience in research, policy, and international development. His work in seed systems and climate-resilient agriculture has influenced food security and agricultural innovation across Africa.
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Prof. Brian Hibbs
Advisory Board Member Professor of Education, Dalton State College, USA
Prof. Brian Hibbs is a leading scholar in applied linguistics and language teacher education, with extensive international publications and editorial contributions across major academic journals. His work focuses on multilingual education, intercultural competence, and teacher development.
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Prof. Kennedy P. Modugu
Advisory Board Member Dean & Professor of Accounting and Analytics, Wigwe University
Prof. Kennedy Modugu is a globally recognized expert in accounting, finance, and business analytics, with extensive international teaching, research, and industry consulting experience. His work bridges academia and practice, shaping accounting education, sustainability reporting, and corporate governance.
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Prof. Donald L. Dyer
Advisory Board Member Associate Dean & Distinguished Professor, University of Mississippi, USA
Prof. Donald L. Dyer is a Distinguished Professor and academic leader specializing in Slavic and Balkan linguistics. With decades of teaching, research, and editorial leadership, he has made significant contributions to language studies, international scholarship, and academic governance.
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Prof. Matthew I. Arhewoh
Advisory Board Member Professor of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical TechnologyUniversity of Benin, Nigeria
Prof. Matthew Arhewoh is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and academic leader with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and extensive experience in university governance, research, and pharmaceutical innovation.
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Prof. Gabriel O. Arishe
Advisory Board Member Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Benin, Nigeria
Prof. Gabriel O. Arishe is a constitutional law scholar and academic leader whose work spans constitutionalism, legislative development, legal theory, and democratic governance. His scholarship, institutional leadership, and policy engagement have made him a respected voice in legal and constitutional studies in Nigeria and beyond.
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Prof. Kingsley C. Ukaoha
Advisory Board Member Professor & Dean, College of Science and Computing Wigwe University, Nigeria
Prof. Kingsley Ukaoha is a leading computer scientist, IEEE Senior Member, and academic leader with extensive contributions to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital systems, alongside a distinguished record in research, teaching, and institutional leadership.
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Prof. Jagmeet Singh (Jeasy Sehgal)
Advisory Board Member Georgia State University, USA
Prof. Jagmeet Singh (Jeasy Sehgal) is a distinguished expert in artificial intelligence, virtual production, and data-driven innovation, with extensive experience bridging academia and industry. His work focuses on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and the evolving intersection of AI and creative systems.
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Jawahar Ravee Nithianandam
Senior Fellow (SFeGARI) Senior Manager, Aetna Resources LLC
Jawahar Ravee Nithianandam is a data science and AI leader specializing in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and cloud-based machine learning systems driving large-scale Medicare optimization and cost efficiency.
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Dr. Jimoh Braimoh
Founder & President (Ex-Officio)
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI), USA
Dr. Jimoh Braimoh is a global research leader and institutional innovator advancing interdisciplinary scholarship, academic publishing, and knowledge infrastructure through scalable research ecosystems and international collaboration platforms.
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Dr. Marta Galindo
Vice President – Director of Innovation & Knowledge Development (GARI)
Georgia State University (GSU), USA
Dr. Marta Galindo is an applied linguistics scholar and innovation-driven academic leader specializing in language education, linguistic landscapes, and AI-enhanced language learning systems that bridge education, technology, and real-world application.
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Dr. Dare Eriel Ehigie
Vice President – Director of Research & Scholarly Engagement
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY), USA
Dr. Dare Eriel Ehigie is a scholar of French language, literature, and interdisciplinary humanities research, with expertise in African and postcolonial studies, multilingualism, and scholarly engagement. He contributes to advancing global research collaboration, academic mentorship, and high-impact scholarly initiatives across international platforms.
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Dr. Felix U. Samuel
Executive Secretary & Director of Scientific ProgramsHead of Secretariat & Membership Administration (GARI)
Alabama A&M University, USA
Dr. Felix U. Samuel is a veterinarian, reproductive biotechnologist, and animal science specialist with expertise in livestock reproductive physiology, animal health management, and sustainable livestock production systems. He serves as Assistant Professor and Animal Science Specialist at Alabama A&M University, where he develops research-driven extension programs and supports agricultural innovation.
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Dr. Horeb M. Anthony
Treasurer and Director of Publications Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI)
Lecturer, Baylor University, USA
Dr. Horeb M. Anthony is an applied linguistics scholar, educator, translator, and multilingual communication specialist. His work focuses on second-language acquisition, language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, language documentation, multilingualism, translation and interpretation, and the preservation and revitalization of minority languages.
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Robert M. Cochran
Program Manager
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI), USA
Robert M. Cochran is a program operations professional with more than seven years of experience in program coordination, event management, stakeholder engagement, volunteer leadership, and data-informed improvement.
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Koushika Narayana
Technical Program Manager
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI), USA
Koushika Narayana is a senior technical program manager with more than nine years of experience in enterprise technology, SaaS implementation, AI-enabled workflows, systems integration, and program governance.
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Victoria Winters
Program Manager (Operations)
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI), USA
Victoria Winters is an MBA-prepared program and operations professional with more than nine years of experience coordinating programs, events, stakeholders, and organizational systems.
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Elma Adwa
Grant Specialist
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI), USA
Elma Adwa is a grant and programme-management professional with more than 14 years of experience supporting international development, regional trade, sustainability, humanitarian initiatives, and donor-funded programs. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, she has managed complex programs involving grant applications, budgeting, disbursements, compliance, stakeholder coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting.
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Syed Abdul Raheem
Lead Accountant
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI), USA
Syed Abdul Raheem is an accounting and financial-analysis professional with experience in financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. His background includes supporting U.S.-based organizations and maintaining accurate financial records in remote and technology-enabled work environments.
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Isabella Naa Ashirifia Mensah
Accountant and Grant Researcher
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI)
Isabella Naa Ashirifia Mensah is a finance and administrative professional with experience in accounting support, financial reporting, payroll administration, statutory payments, invoicing, research, and grant-opportunity identification.
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Giuliano Lacasa
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI)
Giuliano Lacasa is an accounting and bookkeeping professional with training in U.S. accounting practices, full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end closing.
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Mrs. Oluwatomilola Alawode
Office and Administrative Assistant
Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI)
Mrs. Oluwatomilola Alawode is an education and administrative-support professional with experience in documentation, planning, recordkeeping, communication, coordination, and program support.
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