Georgetown American University

Board of Trustees

The board of trustees is the governing body of the University. It is chaired by Mr. Samuel London, who holds a Masters in Engineer from the University of California, Berkley, served over fifty years in management and leadership. The board is responsible for the University’s effective management and to ensure that its mission and vision are fulfilled. Other members of the board of trustee include :

  1. Mr. Cyril M Fox – Engineer and Entrepreneur; Howard University
  2. Dr. Rudolph Cummings – Medical Doctor and former Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Guyana
  3. Dr. Patrick Griffith- Neurologist and Adjunct Professor of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
  4. Mr. Andre Davis – CPA; MBA (University of South Wales the UK)
  5. Dr. Melissa Varswyk – CEO and President of GAU; Post grad Cert. Health Profession Education; Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Mr. Samuel London

Board of Trustees - Chairman

Dr. Melissa Varswyk

CEO and President

Mr. Cyril M Fox

Board of Trustees - Member

Anna Schirrer

Anna Schirrer

Board of Trustees - Member

Dr. Rudolph Cummings

Board of Trustees - Member

Mr. Andre Davis

Board of Trustees - Member

Dr. Jelani Duke

Board of Trustees - Member

CEO and President

Dr. Melissa Varswyk, Co-founder and CEO of the University, holds a Doctor of Medicine Degree and Post-graduate certification in Medical Education from Keele University, UK. She provides effective leadership and support for an academic program consistent with the University’s mission, the needs of those being served, acceptable standards of quality, and available resources.