Southern States University’s administration is constantly growing and changing to better assist the student in gaining the knowledge they will need to succeed in the business community.










Robert S. Tepper - Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer

Robert has over 25 years of experience in starting and operating businesses,
and is using that experience to strengthen the infrastructure, organization
and programs at SSU.  Prior to coming to SSU, Robert was the President of
Day Elevator & Lift, a company that sells, installs, services and maintains
residential elevators, stairlifts and wheelchair lifts. Before being
recruited to Day, Robert was the President of UR Group, a sales rep
organization that sold products from a variety of electronic component and
test equipment manufacturers to customers throughout California.  Prior to
UR Group, Robert co-founded, raised money for, and was the first president
of eBilities.com, an internet portal for people with disabilities, their
caregivers, family and friends.  Before founding eBilities.com, Robert held
a variety of technical and management positions at AMCC, a semiconductor
design company.  Robert has an MSEE from Stanford University and a BSE from
Duke University.










Michael Aubry - Academic Director, Degree Programs

Michael Aubry is the Director of Academic Affairs for
Southern States University.  His background includes three years
within the field of education, and six years of relevant business
experience. He is also an adjunct professor at Cuyamaca College and
Grossmont College where he teaches various undergraduate business
courses.  He is currently attending Alliant International University
where he is working on his Doctorate in Business Administration with a
Specialization in International Marketing.











Tanya Davis - Academic Director, Intensive English Programs

Tanya is from the east coast of Canada. After graduating with a degree in philosophy and English she moved to Japan where she worked as an English instructor and, later, as the Academic Director at a university in Nagoya, Japan. She has ten years of experience as an ESL/EFL instructor and holds a TEFL Certificate, a TEFL Diploma, and is currently completing a Master’s in Education with a specialization in TESL. She loves to travel and has visited more than 10 countries – but she hasn’t yet been to Europe! It’s next on her list.










Ricky Paniagua - Student Services Advisor

As an administrator with 8 years of experience, Ricky is dedicated to improving the quality of IAE's educational system and hopes to influence the daily perspectives of student life in a positive way. With an educational background in Sociology, Ricky assists in the design, development, and implementation of student activities and develops policies and procedures to improve the schools program area. He is always readily available to students when they need help with Immigration and Customs issues, admissions, academic requirements, career development, or any other campus or local community activities.










Carmen Tepper - Director/PDSO

Pontificia Universidade Catolica: Bachelor of Mathematics – Sao Paulo
Uniban:  Teaching Certificiate Mathematics.
Other Languages: Portuguese , Spanish, Italian.









Denise Mastro  - Administrative Director and DSO

Universidade De Mogi Das Cruzes: Bachelors in Physical Education – Sao Paulo
Universidade Santana E Sao Paulo: Master in Phsysical Edcation – Sao Paulo