Avi Katz

Avi Katz, president and co-founder of National Paralegal College, received his MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and has practiced as a certified public accountant. He brings the perspective of the business world to NPC's curriculum and teaching method. Avi has 30 years of experience in corporate management and software development.

Mark Geller

Mark Geller, Esq., dean emeritus and co-founder of National Paralegal College, began his legal career in 1981 at the law firm of Shea & Gould, one of the top ten law firms in New York. Early in his legal career, he established himself as a specialist in legal procedure and law office management. With his experience in big-firm litigation, Mr. Geller launched Legal Data Systems, Inc. ("LDS"), a company that specialized in automated litigation case management systems for the law firm. In 1983, Mr. Geller sold LDS to The New York Law Publishing Company, publishers of The New York Law Journal, National Law Journal, Law Journal Seminars Press, Jury Verdict Reporter and many other legal newspapers throughout the United States. As vice president of the New York Law Publishing Company, Mr. Geller headed Law Journal Information Systems ("LJIS"). Mr. Geller's software has become the industry standard for cutting edge case management automation. Mr. Geller's division provided over 200 of the most prestigious law firms in the United States with critical data online via proprietary case management software.

David Cohen

David Cohen, chief technology officer of National Paralegal College, is a graduate of the Management and Technology Program of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a degree in management from the Wharton School and a degree in computer and telecommunications engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science. David also earned a master's degree in computer science, for which he developed a new algorithm for composition of a bridge between two existing pieces of music.

Stephen Haas

Stephen Haas, Esq., dean and chief academic officer of National Paralegal College, graduated from Pace University School of Law, where he ranked in the top three percent of his class and served as a senior member of the Pace Law Review. Stephen has extensive law practice experience, mostly in the areas of estate planning and elder law and has taught in many different capacities. He has also worked at the United States Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York (federal prosecutor's office) in White Plains, New York, and at the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. Stephen is the author of a college textbook entitled "Trust Preparation for Paralegals."

Jeremy Rovinsky

Jeremy Rovinsky, Esq., SHRM-SCP, dean & general counsel, graduated with honors from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. Before attending law school, Mr. Rovinsky was awarded a Dean's scholarship to study at American University in Washington, DC, graduated magna cum laude with joint degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, and was made a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Jeremy Rovinsky has experience in both the public and private sectors. He has worked in the New York State Assembly, the US Congress, the US Senate, and the US Department of Justice. Mr. Rovinsky worked in private law offices in New York, Washington DC, and overseas, and worked directly under the General Counsel at the DC Office of Human Rights. His work at a plaintiff class action law firm included assisting the firm in the representation of a number of well-known athletes and celebrities. Mr. Rovinsky established The Rovinsky Law Practice, a law firm that provided immigration law counseling. He has been admitted to practice law in a number of jurisdictions and has been published in multiple law reviews and legal journals, such as the Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal and the Rutgers Conflict Resolution Law Journal. Mr. Rovinsky served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Andrew W. Gould at the Court of Appeals in Phoenix, Arizona. He has also taught upper-level legal courses at an ABA-accredited law school, helped update the Rules of Professional Conduct for an American Indian Community Court, and served as a Judge Pro Tem at the Maricopa County Justice Courts.

Susan Israel

Susan Israel, Esq., assistant education director, earned her JD from St. John's University School of Law, a Master of Science in Education from Hofstra University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communication from Queens College, C.U.N.Y. After working as a special education teacher with mentally challenged adults, Susan transitioned to the corporate world, where she worked for many years as a computer programmer and data analyst. As an attorney, Susan focused her practice in elder law, guardianships and trusts and estates. In her spare time, Susan enjoys reading, classical music and Sudoku puzzles.

Eric Baime

Eric Baime, Esq., graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in government. Since then, Eric has earned his M.B.A. from University of Miami and his J.D. from Shepard Broad Law Center. Eric is a professional and highly experienced educator, having taught at more than ten colleges and universities. Eric brings his fiery personality and passion for teaching to the classroom and enjoys active participation and contributions from students.

Brett Bauman

Brett ranked in the top 3% of his graduating law school class in earning his JD from New England Law School in Boston, MA. He works as a criminal defense attorney for the Committee for Public Counsel Services and had previously clerked for the Honorable Maureen B. Hogan of the Middlesex County (MA) Superior Court. Brett has also published multiple law review articles in the New England Law School Law Review.

Jessica Borden

Jessica Borden, Esq., graduated with a B.A. in philosophy from Emory University, and went on to earn a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was an associate editor of the Constitutional Law Journal. She is admitted to the bar in New York, Connecticut and Florida. Jessica practiced litigation at Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP, real estate law at Schiff Hardin LLP and in-house product liability law at a large Connecticut-based pharmaceutical company. Additionally, she now tutors for the SATs in Fairfield County, CT. In her spare time, Jessica is an avid knitter who enjoys games, puzzles and spending time with her family and friends.

Cynthia Bowkley

Cynthia Bowkley, Esq., is a juvenile attorney who graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law. Known for her fierce advocacy, Cynthia has worked tirelessly to help her clients navigate the complex worlds of dependency and delinquency cases, severances and adoptions, and guardianships. She previously served as Dean of Students at Boulder Preparatory Charter High School. For fun, Cynthia enjoys riding her horse, hiking, dancing and sailing. Cynthia loves helping animals in need and volunteers her time with animal welfare organizations. She has also created, and offers, personal and professional development programs through her coaching company, CDB Personal Development, Int'l.

Lisa Burkart-Chalmers

Lisa Burkart-Chalmers, Esq., earned her JD from Duquesne University, her Masters in English from East Carolina University and a double BA from University of Pittsburgh in criminal justice and legal studies. She also completed a certification in mediation and conflict resolution. Lisa has been a college professor for 10 years and has extensive experience teaching online and in physical classrooms. Lisa's other previous jobs have included internal affairs investigator; law clerk, 911 emergency dispatcher, correctional officer, private investigator and armed guard. Lisa also volunteers for the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime. Lisa is also the happy grandmother of three and makes home for a myriad of pets.

Darlene Cortina

Darlene Cortina, Esq., graduated from Indiana University, McKinney School of Law. Since graduating she has clerked for a superior court judge in Pima County and served as an Assistant Attorney General in Arizona. Prior to law school, Darlene earned a B.A. in English Literature from Arizona State University and a Master of Education from the University of Arizona. Darlene was a middle school teacher in Tucson for several years and enjoys teaching and engaging with students.

Renana Farbstein

Renana Farbstein, Esq., graduated cum laude from New York University with a B.A. in History. She then went to work as a legal assistant at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom in New York City. Deciding to pursue a career as an attorney, she attended Cornell Law School and graduated with a concentration in Business Law and Regulation. Renana worked for a number of prestigious New York City law firms on commercial litigation matters in the financial and pharmaceutical sectors. She is admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey.

Shaquan Gaither

Shaquan Gaither, Esq., a graduate of University of Baltimore School of Law, has extensive experience in teaching law classes at colleges such as Southern New Hampshire University, Walden University and Savannah Technical College. She was tasked with creation and management of the paralegal program at Savannah Technical College where she prepared and taught paralegal classes, managed the administrative aspects of the program and advised students. She also has law practice experience in Savannah, GA, in the areas of personal injury, real estate, probate and domestic relations.

Daniel Green

Daniel Green, Esq., graduated with a B.S. in Information Systems from Ramapo College of New Jersey and went on to earn an M.B.A from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Daniel worked in the Information Technology field for a number of years and now practices in-house in the areas of healthcare and commercial law at a large New York City healthcare provider.

Reena Green

Reena Green, Esq., is a graduate of Pace University School of Law. After attending law school, she worked at Business Licenses, LLC, where she focused on investigating federal, state and local licensing ordinances and regulations to determine business and financial requirements for large, publicly held corporations. Reena has also written several articles concerning bioethics which were published in the science journal sponsored by her undergraduate university, Stern College for Women.

Robert L. Greenberg

Robert L. Greenberg, Esq. received his law degree from the University of Michigan, his Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rutgers University and his Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in Economics from Brandeis University. He now runs his own law firm in New York. In addition to his firm, he serves as a Major / Judge Advocate in the New York Guard where he provides free legal services for soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen, and their families. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, and is also a registered patent attorney.

Michael Jones

Michael C. Jones obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, majoring in American Political Studies, and Master of Administration (M. Adm.), with distinction, from Northern Arizona University. Michael earned his JD from an ABA-accredited law school in Arizona, graduating cum laude. During law school, Michael presented at the 2013 International Academy of Law and Mental Health (IALMH) Conference in Amsterdam, was published in the Law Review, served as Vice-President of the Public Interest Law Association, and received CALI awards for academic excellence (highest grade awards) for Criminal Procedure and Professional Responsibility.

For the last 10 years Michael has worked with the Maricopa County Office of the Legal Defender in Phoenix, Arizona, where he currently serves as the Law Office Administrative Manager, overseeing administrative and staff operations. Prior to this appointment, Michael provided specialized legal support in the Maricopa County Early Disposition court and Regional Court Center.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys hiking, playing basketball, and volunteering in his community.

Howard Leib

Howard Leib, Esq., is an attorney with over thirty years' experience in intellectual property law, entertainment law and general corporate law. He has represented clients such as KISS, Whitney Houston, Bobby McFerrin, and Judy Collins as well as corporations such as Atlantic Records, Universal Entertainment, and Rhino Entertainment. Howard carved out a niche for himself in the area of children's entertainment, and has been called America's leading children's entertainment attorney by Billboard Magazine. In addition to the practice of law, and addition to teaching at NPC, Howard has taught for Fashion Institute of Technology, Kaplan University, Kaplan Test Prep, NYU, and Cornell Law School. He has produced CDs and DVDs, usually related to comedy or television. He is active in the New York Democratic Lawyers Association, working to protect and expand voter rights. He is chair emeritus of the Cardozo School of Law alumni association and a past member of Cardozo's Board of Trustees.

Howard lives in Ithaca, NY, where he moved after a lifetime in and around New York City, to be with his wife Marcie. Since moving to Ithaca, Howard has run as the Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for New York State Senate from the 51st Senatorial District. He currently hosts "No Soap Radio," on WRFI-FM in Ithaca. You can find more about Howard at his web site, www.HowardLeibLaw.com.

Eric Martinez

Eric Martinez, Esq., is a graduate of Florida International University College of Law. Prior to law school, he attended Hanover College (IN) where he earned degrees in Business Administration and Philosophy. Eric currently works as corporate counsel for Assurant Inc., a Fortune 500 company, where he specializes in federal and state regulatory compliance. He is an active member of the Florida Bar Association.

Ken Marvet

Ken Marvet, Esq., received his B.A. in History from Yale University and his J.D. from New York University. He has been practicing law for almost twenty years, most of that time being with major New York law firms where he specialized in insurance and commercial litigation. He currently practices insurance and commercial law for the New York Liquidations Bureau where he serves as section chief for its Bureau and Estates Litigation.

Raymond Millien

Ray Millien, Esq., was named one of the "world's leading intellectual property strategists" by Intellectual Asset Management Magazine in 2009, 2012 and 2013. He serves as senior intellectual property counsel for GE Healthcare and has experience working for many major companies, including Goldman Sachs and American Express. Ray has also worked as a software design engineer for General Electric Aerospace and has lectured for BAR/BRI's bar review course for the United States Patent and Trademark Office bar exam. Ray has served as an an adjunct professor at George Washington University and has a JD from that school and a BS in Computer Science from Columbia University in New York.

Justin Nobles

Justin S. Nobles is an educator and business owner who has obtained numerous degrees from many different institutions: an Associates in Applied Arts and Science from Blinn College, a Bachelors in Applied Arts and Science from Sam Houston State University, a Masters of Business Administration (emphasis in Finance) from Aspen University, a Masters in Psychology (emphasis in Addiction Counseling) from Aspen University, a Masters in Taxation from National Juris University, and a Doctor in Biblical Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Justin also is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Georgia, Texas, and Pennsylvania along with being a Licensed Professional Counselor, Insurance Agent, Public Adjuster, Mortgage Broker, and Enrolled Agent. Education has always been extremely important for Justin and he enjoys sharing his knowledge with everyone around him. No matter what time of day it is, Justin is always ready to assist his students.

Emily Ryan

Emily Ryan, Esq., earned her JD Mississippi College School of Law and her BA from Mississippi State University. She has extensive teaching experience at Western Governors University, Kaplan University and Western International University. Emily's specialty is employment law and employee benefits law, as she has worked in that capacity both in the private sector and in the public sector for the Office of the Mississippi Attorney General.

DeDe Sandler

DeDe Sandler, Esq., assistant education director at NPC, earned her J.D. from City University of New York School of Law and subsequently earned her M.S. in social work from Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. When not teaching for NPC, DeDe hones her litigation skills as a deputy legal defender for the public defender's office in Phoenix. She has also worked for the Arizona Attorney General's Office and various private law firms. DeDe is also a Peace Corps member and an accomplished social worker.

Leonard Saphire-Bernstein

Leonard Saphire-Bernstein, Esq., a 1980 graduate of the Harvard Law School, has conducted and overseen litigation from the private sector and on behalf of the federal government, for hundreds of federal and state civil litigation matters. Beginning at a major LaSalle Street law firm in Chicago, he has also worked for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he headed up a team of litigators responding to social security lawsuits; created his own law firm conducting ERISA actions on behalf of major hospitals, and labor law actions on behalf of large regional unions; and most recently, helped the FDIC resolve the bank failure crisis by closing and dismantling more than four hundred banks nationwide. He has successfully conducted contract, labor, banking, foreclosure, and insurance cases in court, in arbitrations, in mediation, and on appeal, overseen outside counsel in offensive and defensive litigation, and directed responses to complex electronic discovery and FOIA requests.

Shannon Southard

Shannon Southard, Esq., earned her J.D. from New England School of Law in 2002. While attending law school at night, she worked during the day as a social worker. Prior to law school, she attended Westfield State University where she earned a bachelor of science in criminal justice with a minor in social work. After graduating law school, she relocated from Boston, MA to Phoenix, AZ. She spent the last ten years working as an assistant attorney general for the State of Arizona representing the Department of Economic Security's Child Protective Services. She has recently begun work as a contract attorney for the Maricopa County Juvenile Court System representing parents and children in dependency matters as well as children and victims in delinquency proceedings.

Erin Steffin

Erin Steffin is a sole practitioner focusing on estate planning, IRS defense, and federal tort claims for medical malpractice. She obtained her JD and her LLM in taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law in San Diego, California. Prior to that, she studied Psychology as an undergraduate, earning her BS at Arizona State University. Erin serves as a Judge pro tempore for Maricopa County Superior Court and for the city of Avondale, Arizona, and has volunteered for organizations providing assistance for those with special needs as well as free legal services to first-line responders including firefighters and police. She has appeared on Channel 10's Lawyers on Call, and provides the baked goods in her office herself.

Shawn Stone

Shawn Stone, Esq., owns and manages a law firm law firm in Phoenix that focuses on bankruptcy and debt collection defense. He has a JD from the University of Tulsa and a BS from Arizona State University. Shawn has received numerous recognitions and awards for his practice, including being named a "Super Lawyers' Rising Star" in 2014 and "Pro Bono Attorney of the Year" by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services in 2012. Shawn also devotes much of his free time to community outreach and education programs.

Mike Agron

Mike Agron earned his MBA from Rockhurst University in Kansas City and has more than 25 years of college teaching experience. He has taught business courses in finance, marketing, management and business mathematics, as well as economics at more than 10 colleges and universities. In addition to teaching for NPC, Mike is also a full time instructor at Gillette College in Gillette, WY.

Abraham Brander

Abraham Brander holds a master's degree in accounting from Farleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey having graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. He has coordinated and managed educational programs, including taking responsibility for educational and financial factors.

Sarah Broussard

Sarah K. Broussard, Esq., holds an M.B.A. and J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans and graduated with Honors from Brigham Young University with her B.A. While in law school, Sarah won the Loyola Moot Court competition, and competed as oralist on the National First Amendment Moot Court team. She also served as the National First Amendment and Privacy Team Coach for the Loyola Moot Court Board, and was the William McGowen Scholarship recipient for 2009-2010. Sarah is currently licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Kentucky.

Vanessa Ann Claus

Vanessa Ann Claus earned her PhD in Human Resource Development (HRD) from Texas A&M University in 2013. Vanessa's dissertation focused on ethics and culture in relationship to the field of HRD. Prior to earning her PhD, Vanessa attended Eastern Michigan University, where she graduated with her MS in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Vanessa became interested in Human Resources while volunteering at a large healthcare system during her undergraduate career at Hope College. Vanessa has taught undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in the online and face-to-face classroom since 2011. Vanessa absolutely loves teaching, writing, researching, and learning! Her desire is to ignite a passion for learning in all of her students. Vanessa firmly believes in lifelong personal and professional development and she hopes to encourage continuous development in all those that she comes in contact with.

David Epstein

David Epstein serves as Director of Domestic Human Resources for the US office of Doctors Without Borders/MSF-USA, an international humanitarian medical organization which works in more than 70 countries. Prior to joining MSF-USA, David was Director of Human Resources at the New York Foundling Hospital Center for Pediatric, Medical and Rehabilitative Care, Inc. (Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center) where he received the NYAHSA (now LeadingAge New York) Professional of the Year Award for his contributions to pediatric long-term care. David has taught HR courses for eCornell and New England College. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and his Masters in Administrative Science and Post Graduate Certificate in Non Profit Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. As an IPMA-HR Fellow, he earned a Master of Laws from the University of Central Lancashire Law School (UK). He is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional, an IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional, a Certified Workplace Mediator, and a practitioner member of the Association for Conflict Resolution.

Christina Kale

Christina Kale, CP, graduated from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Communications and holds a Masters in Information Technology Project Management from AIU, a paralegal certificate from National Paralegal College and is currently a 3L at Concord Law School. As a technical editor, she worked as a defense contractor on Minuteman III missile modeling and simulation and as a documentation engineer on complex environmental remediation projects. She currently runs a company providing contract eDiscovery and litigation data management services particularly in the fields of complex financial fraud and receiverships.

David Lipton

David Lipton earned a BA in English and an MS in computer science at San Francisco State University. He earned a BA in history at Jersey City State College (now named New Jersey City University). David earned an MA in history with an American history concentration, which was jointly conferred by Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology. He earned an MA in history with a global history concentration at American Public University System. David researches a globalized perspective of Antarctic history. This broad scope allows consideration of several themes in world history, as well as paradigms from ethnohistory and the philosophy of history.

O. John Maduko

Dr. O. John Maduko, M.D., has more than 13 years of experience in undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and professional medical training and higher education for various schools and organizations. He has served as Academic Dean and Chair of the School of Health Sciences for Rasmussen College where he has implemented and managed programs in health sciences, nursing and other areas. John has helped organize health fairs and other educational endeavors and brings his passion for helping people live healthier lifestyles to the classroom.

Cara Muscio

Cara Muscio is an educator and aquatic ecologist with 20 years of experience in the environmental field. Though her focus has been watershed management and water quality, she has broadened her interests to encompass overall sustainability. Cara has been lucky enough to work on amazing projects in the science, education, and policy arenas, particularly around coastal water quality, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. She has earned a master's degree in biology from Old Dominion University, and a B.S. in environmental science from Susquehanna University. She currently teaches biology, environmental and earth sciences at several colleges, is an environmental education consultant, and "moonlights" as a presenter at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium.

Kate Piña

Kate Piña, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is originally from Oregon, but her military career with the U.S. Air Force (Active & Reserve) provided her the opportunity to travel and live in many locations in the U.S. and overseas. Kate’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources, Master of Arts in Legal Analysis and an MBA from the University of Arizona. Kate offers over 20 years of experience in various operational and HR leadership roles, predominately in the healthcare, non-profit and the financial services industries. She has been an active member of SHRM since 1999 and is certified as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP).

As a paralegal in the Air Force Kate has been deployed twice. In 2006 she worked in Iraq for the Central Criminal Courts of Iraq Liaison Office. The joint services office assisted the Iraqi Courts in prosecuting individuals that had been detained by allied forces for crimes within the borders of Iraq. In 2008 she deployed to Washington D.C. and worked for the Office of Military Commissions as a prosecution paralegal at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

She eventually landed full-time in Phoenix, Arizona where she lives with her fiancé, son, three dogs and a cat.

Eve Rosenbaum

Eve Rosenbaum holds a M.F.A. in creative writing from American University and an M.A. in English from the University of Iowa, where she is currently completing her Ph.D. Her dissertation focuses on writers living and working in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War, and she is the recipient of research fellowships from the Capitol Historical Society and the White House Historical Society for her work. She served as managing editor for American Spirit, the award-winning magazine produced by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and has published poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction in anthologies and literary journals including the Brooklyn Review, Potomac Review, Cortland Review, and Reconfigurations. She is currently the managing editor for the Iowa Journal of Cultural Studies.

Steven Rosenberg

Steven Rosenberg earned his Master of Science Degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University in New York. Since then, he has held a variety of positions that involved the use of mathematics and technology. Prof. Rosenberg has worked as a data analyst at the New York Stock Exchange Euronext. He also has several years of experience working for energy companies, building mathematical models, valuing assets and evaluating financing strategies. Earlier, Steven had worked as an Information technology consultant for Dynamic Digital Content in New York and performed statistical data analyses for Merck-Medco Health Care. During his spare time, Steven serves the community as a volunteer emergency medical technician.

Jonathan Sholem

Jonathan Sholem is both the director of the department of social sciences at National Paralegal College and a professor. He has conducted research in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and Cuba (under US government license), in addition to the US. His consulting work has included research for the US Department of State, US Interagency Colombia Task Force, Ford Motor Company, Research Data Analysis, Strativity Group, and Gallup. Along with Ph.D. candidacy in political science, he received master's degrees in public policy (with specializations in economic policy and foreign policy), and in political science, all from the University of Michigan. Having previously taught statistical research methods and political science classes at Michigan, he is currently developing courses in US history, sociology, and political science for NPC.

Jeffrey H. Matsuura

Jeffrey H. Matsuura is an attorney with the Virginia law firm, the Alliance Law Group. His practice focuses on legal and public policy issues associated with the development, distribution, and use of technology. Mr. Matsuura is also a member of the visiting faculty of law at Taras Shevchenko National University (Kiev, Ukraine) and an International Affiliate of the faculty of law at the University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand). Previously, Mr. Matsuura was a J. William Fulbright Senior Scholar and he served as assistant professor of law and Director of the Program in Law and Technology at the University of Dayton. Mr. Matsuura earned degrees from the University of Virginia School of Law, Duke University, and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He writes extensively on law and technology topics, and he is the author or co-author of eight published books. His most recently published book is, Digital Currency: An International Legal and Regulatory Compliance Guide.

Elisheva Bronsteyn

Elisheva ("Ellie") Bronsteyn was asked to join NPC's LawShelf Educational Media project because of her interest in social media strategies. She currently manages her own health and fitness website and creates e-mail templates for her web audience.

Kyle Gisburne

Kyle Gisburne is an educational media producer for National Paralegal College. He graduated from Webster University of Saint Louis in 2016 with a B.A. in both Video Production and History. Before joining the NPC team, Kyle worked in television and corporate video communications.

Ben Griffiths

Ben Griffiths is a graduate of Temple University with over five years of video production and editing experience. As an educational media producer for National Paralegal College, he is focused on designing and producing high-quality videos that both engage and educate the viewer. In his spare time, Ben enjoys playing basketball, reading, and playing guitar.

Kody Roman

Kody Roman, a NPC Educational Video Producer, holds a bachelor's degree in fine art in Animation from Maryland Institute College of Art. Kody has created science and educational videos for broadcast with such companies as Discovery and Natgeo. He was a part of the team that worked on HBO's Emmy award winning children's show Baby Poetry and PBS's Fabric of the Cosmos. Kody is a part of NPC's great video team who develop exceptional educational media for LawShelf.

Melissa Tepeyac

Melissa Tepeyac joined LawShelf Educational Media because of her passion for marketing, education and research. Melissa has eight years of experience working in higher education. She most recently worked at National Paralegal College as the Default Prevention Manager, where she created strategic plans and campaigns to reduce the student loan cohort default rate. Prior to working at National Paralegal College, Melissa managed product launch event-marketing and multi-format communications at LVMH. She is an advocate for disability rights and is an active volunteer for Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. She is also involved in RedforED and has created events for the Phoenix Public School District. Melissa is trilingual, currently studying Icelandic with plans to travel to Reykjavik to see the Northern Lights.

Dana Luksenburg

Dana Luksenburg, admissions director of National Paralegal College, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University in 2011. She has held several positions involving human development, working with people of various ages and backgrounds, especially children. She has been responsible for planning and overseeing a variety of activities and curricula. Dana is also a member of the Chi Omega Women's Fraternity and has served as a volunteer fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lisa Cortez

Lisa Cortez, admissions associate at National Paralegal College, earned her Associate in Arts degree from Glendale Community College. She originally strove to be a music teacher, but instead, found more meaning in speech pathology. She currently attends Arizona State University where she is working for her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing degree, and strives to move on to her Masters in Communication Disorders. She regularly volunteers for a special needs classroom and participates in community food basket outreaches. In Lisa's personal time, she enjoys practicing her piano, reading, and journaling. Lisa hopes that with her experience and drive, she can push students to achieve their own goals and dreams.

Chelsey Falge

Chelsey Falge has many years of experience in a variety of areas including child and youth programming, retail, and customer service, as well as extensive knowledge in records management. Most recently, she worked as a legal secretary for a law office specializing in juvenile and social services. Her vast experience in customer service will bring a professional and talented approach to student services. She is excited to bring her expertise to NPC.

Laura Levin

Laura Levin graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in nonprofit leadership and management. Laura has worked with many nonprofits and community organizations in roles including program planning, fundraising, event management, and teen educational leadership. Laura's compassion for individuals has led her to assisting current and potential students at NPC as they advance their education.

Ayala Wohlgelernter

Ayala, finance director and assistant instructor, holds a B.S. in accounting from the University of Baltimore and is a certified public accountant, certified in the state of Maryland. Ayala is a former senior accountant at a public accounting firm, and has extensive managerial experience. Ayala uses her background in accounting along with her managerial experience to benefit all of our students.

Lisa Pimber

Lisa Pimber, financial aid director of National Paralegal College, has over 13 years of financial aid experience. Lisa's enthusiasm for financial aid allows her to offer explanations and assist students with their needs and understanding of financial aid. The student's success and graduation is her foremost priority. Lisa is currently obtaining her Bachelors in Business Management at American Public University.

Amy Dubitsky

Amy Dubitsky, Director of Compliance and Financial Aid Specialist, earned her BA in English Communications / Advertising from Yeshiva University in New York. Amy spent four years in account management at a New York advertising agency working mostly on retail accounts including Bed Bath & Beyond. She also has extensive experience working with print publications as an advertising sales executive, marketing manager and as a writer. Amy's background and skills allow her to help NPC students understand the financial aid process and to assist them effectively in any way needed.

Tess Fetter

Tess Fetter studied administration of justice at Central Arizona Community College, where she was on the Dean's List throughout her time with them. Prior to working in financial aid, Tess owned her own photography business. She uses her experience owning and running her own business to effectively assist all our students in the friendliest manner. Her number one priority is guiding and helping all students through the financial aid process.

Rosa Garcia

Rosa Garcia completed her associates in administration of justice from Estrella Mountain Community College in 2009. She has 6 years of financial aid experience, which allows her to provide detailed financial aid information to our student body. On her personal time she loves shopping and spending time with her husband, 3 children and her adorable pugs, Rosco and Olive.

Courtney Nolcheff

Courtney studied psychology and human development at California State University East Bay. Before coming to NPC, Courtney worked at a preschool for two years. She utilizes her compassion and customer service skills she acquired in her previous endeavors to assist students in the financial aid process. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, playing tennis, and traveling.

Iva Vracar

Iva Vracar graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience. Prior to coming to NPC, Eva was a financial aid advisor at Carrington College and a lab tech. She also worked for the federal student aid information center, which was what initially sparked her interest in financial aid advising. She currently specializes in financial aid verification at NPC, but enjoys every aspect of the financial aid process.

Uri Borowski

Uri received his training in programming and software writing from John Bryce Training Center. Before coming to NPC, he worked for Simply-Y Financial Services, where he built web-based front-end and back-end programs and developed mobile banking apps for J2ME. His areas of expertise include Java, JSTL, AJAX, Tiles, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Spring-WS and Ibatis.

Gil Teitelbaum

Gil Teitelbaum graduated from Queens College, City University of New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science. He has worked as a full stack developer creating mission critical applications for software houses specializing in Banking, Finance, Document Management and ERP. Some of his past accomplishments include developing large-scale trading systems used at trading desks at some of the largest banks in the world, developing algorithmic trading systems, and creating risk management systems.

Tracy Davis

Tracy Davis graduated from Arizona State University in 2008 with a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry and a minor in mathematics. Before joining NPC in 2010, Tracy conducted research and held jobs in which she engaged in tasks that included cancer research, production of jet fuel and use of game theory. Tracy has extensive experience working with students on subjects as diverse as chemistry, music and martial arts and enjoys sports, music and championing the ethical treatment of animals. Working in Career Services, Tracy is able to make use of her skills to help students find jobs.

Connie Erpelding

Connie Erpelding, NPC Director of Student Mentors, earned her associate's degree from National Paralegal College in 2008 with a 4.0 grade point average. Prior to attending NPC, she served as a registered nurse for thirty years. She also holds bachelor's degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Marcy Psychiatric Center School of Nursing in New York. Connie brings her enthusiasm for law and for assisting people together as director of NPC's student mentoring program.

Rena Gelb

Rena earned her Masters of Science in Education from Long Island University and has experience in both child and adult education. She has been working for online schools for close to 7 years in admissions, student services and academic departments.

Anne Lewis

Anne Lewis earned her paralegal certificate from National Paralegal College in 2010 with a 4.0 grade point average and successfully took the CLA/CP exam shortly thereafter. Anne has about ten years of experience working as a paralegal and holds a B.A. in English from Linfield College. Anne assists both in mentoring new students and in assisting students in studying for the CLA/CP exam.

Rachel Nudell

Rachel Nudell graduated summa cum laude from National Juris University with a Master of Science Degree in Compliance Law. Rachel has eight years of experience working as a teacher and personal tutor, working with students of all ages, helping them succeed in their studies. Rachel assists in mentoring students in various classes in addition to her role as an instructor. She derives great joy and satisfaction from seeing her students achieve their own success.

Maggie Probst

Maggie Probst, NPC Director of Placement Assistance, holds a bachelor of science degree from Brigham Young University. She graduated from National Paralegal College in 2004 and was certified by the National Association of Legal Assistants in 2005. Maggie's writing and research skills have been honed by working as a producer/writer in the film and video business for over 25 years. During her career, she has written and researched nationally televised documentary series and various commercial and corporate productions. From 1999 to 2003 she managed the film and video department for the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, overseeing projects created for marketing, training, image and instruction. As a producer, she has become a recognized expert in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and contractual issues including intellectual property, unions/guilds and contracts in the video and film industry. Maggie also runs her own video/film production company.

Cheryl Tirri-Tuohy

Cheryl Tirri-Tuohy has been a student mentor for National Paralegal College since 2011. She earned her B.S. from NPC with a 3.98 GPA in paralegal studies and successfully passed the NALA CLA/CP exam shortly thereafter. She also obtained a B.A. in English education from Montclair State University in New Jersey. Upon graduation from MSU, Cheryl taught at several high schools and middle schools in Wayne and Verona, NJ. She also worked for the Huntington Learning Center, where she taught SAT Examination preparation courses, as well as privately tutoring other students that came there to have their individual educational goals met. In addition, prior to attending NPC, and after teaching, she served as a telecommunications manager for approximately 13 years for various corporations.

Leah VanDivner

Leah VanDivner holds a B.A. in Psychology from Messiah College. She received her Paralegal Certificate from National Paralegal College in 2012 with a 4.0 average and was also certified by the National Association of Legal Assistants in 2012 by passing the CLA exam. Leah is also certified in LexisNexis® and WestLaw Next™. As a writer and editor for over 12 years, Leah worked extensively on document preparation, contracts, text book and doctoral thesis editing. She is currently a member of the Montgomery County Paralegal Association and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and is an Intellectual Property paralegal at a law firm in Philadelphia.