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doris granatowski
 

Doris A. Granatowski

 
Chief Executive Officer/President
 

Doris A. Granatowski,
Chief Executive Officer/President

Much of Doris’ professional path has been to provide vision and leadership to companies through critical transition stages. A CPA by training with degrees in education, Doris joined Sessions in 2001. Working with a hand-picked management team, Sessions has quickly been established as a valued player in the evolving distance education world.

In the most recent years prior to Sessions, Doris has had substantial domestic and international responsibilities in various executive roles in technology and service companies.

 
gordon drummond
 

Gordon Drummond

 
Chief Learning Officer
 

Gordon Drummond,
Chief Learning Officer

Mr. Drummond oversees curriculum and course development, faculty recruitment and training, online instructor-led education, and book editing. Gordon is an editor and educator with 15 years experience in instructional design. Prior to joining Sessions, Inc. he worked as curriculum director at Kaplan Educational Centers, designing courses for K-12, pre-college, and graduate students, and co-authoring two test preparation books. Gordon served as a senior Knowledge Architect at Boston-based learningbrands.com, creating interactive, adaptive, Web-based courses for corporate clients. Gordon holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

 
bob timm
 

Robert Timm

 
Chief Operating Officer
 

Robert Timm,
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Timm directs online Facilities (LMS) services and management, learner recruitment, learner performance standards benchmarking and performance measurement, and technology for Sessions' partners, and students. Robert brings to Sessions, Inc. many years of expertise in education, distance learning, online communications, and service management. Prior to joining Sessions, Inc., Robert worked with several interactive companies, including GoalQuest.com, Opus360, and About.com. Robert also served as a technology consultant for the City University of New York, designing and developing an online writing lab serving all 18 CUNY colleges. He holds two Masters Degrees and taught literature and writing for ten years at Baruch College.

 
scott chappell
 

Scott Chappell

 
VP, Business Development
 

Scott Chappell,
VP, Business Development

Mr. Chappell is an expert in product strategy for experiential learning and instructional design. Scott's role at Sessions, Inc. spans business development, marketing, and product and curriculum development. Prior to joining Sessions.edu, he worked as director for the World Game Institute, designing and facilitating experiential learning programming for audiences ranging from college students to business executives globally. Scott also founded i-silver, a web design and development agency focused on user-centered design. Scott has a degree in Political Science and Philosophy from University of Maryland.

 
tara mackay
 

David Kay

 
Director of Admissions
 

David Kay,
Director of Admissions


Mr. Kay manages the Sessions Admissions team, directing policy and practice for student marketing and recruitment. Under David's guidance, Sessions provides an Admissions experience that is friendly, personal and customized for every online student. Prior to joining Sessions, David was Director of Sales and Admissions at Braircliffe College, receiving several awards for service and sales, and providing direct training for his own Admissions teams and company-wide audiences at national sales conferences. He holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.

 
patricio sarzosa
 

Patricio Sarzosa

 
Creative Director
 

Patricio Sarzosa,
Creative Director


Mr. Sarzosa is responsible for the design and art direction for Sessions.edu including visual identity, branding, print collateral and website design for Sessions, Inc.'s partners and for Sessions.edu online school of design. Patricio holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography from the San Francisco University of Quito, Ecuador, South America. He also possesses several years of international experience in art direction and design for major marketing campaigns, advertising campaigns, and Web site design.

 
tara mackay
 

Tara Mackay

 
Director of Curriculum
 

Tara Mackay,
Director of Curriculum


Ms. MacKay is responsible for the research, development, and production of Sessions, Inc.’s curriculum development and faculty recruitment and training. Tara is a Web and multimedia design veteran who has designed award-winning exhibit sites for the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Tara holds a BA in Mathematics/Education from the College of New Jersey.

 
 

 

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