Dr. Freddy Cardoza is the Founder and Dean of Academii. He draws his credibility and authenticity in higher education career preparation by currently serving as both Vice President and Dean of a Higher Learning Commission and ATS-accredited institution. He is the author-editor of a major recent textbook in the area of educational theory and higher education, and travels extensively for speaking and other events.

Dr. Cardoza holds the rank of full professor and serves on the senior leadership team and presidential cabinet of his institution. He has over 25 years of higher education teaching and administrative experience in colleges, graduate schools, and a ranked national university. Dr. Cardoza holds a PhD in Leadership and has completed additional post-doctoral research (EdD, ABD). He has earned career specializations in higher education administration and professorial teaching.

Dr. Cardoza teaches at both the Research and Professional Doctoral levels. On a daily basis, he oversees bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree students in residential, online, accelerated, hybrid, and competency-based programs. Since 2010, he has regularly taught PhD seminars, presented academic papers, and provided professional coaching for the specific purpose of preparing students for higher education positions.