Ifá ni Afinimọ̀nà Ọmọ Aráyé
Faculty and Staff
Meet Our Team
We are a team of 26 Ìyánífa, Babaláwo, Babalórìṣà, Ìyálórìṣà, Educators, Medical Directors, Dentists and Nurses (with Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and other professional qualifications).
Central Administration
Abímbọ́lá, Kọ́lá
President
abimbola@ifa.university
abimbola@ifa.university
Babaláwo (Ifá Priest)
Ph.D. (Philosophy of Science) London School of Economics and Political Science.
Ph.D. (Law of Evidence) University of Birmingham.
LLB (Laws) London School of Economics and Political Science.
B.A. (Philosophy) Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University, Nigeria.
Ph.D. (Law of Evidence) University of Birmingham.
LLB (Laws) London School of Economics and Political Science.
B.A. (Philosophy) Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ University, Nigeria.
Harris, Daryl Táíwò
Provost
harris@ifa.university
harris@ifa.university
Babaláwo (Ifá Priest)
Ph.D. (Philosophy of Science) Howard University, Washington, DC.
B.A. (Political Science) Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
B.A. (Political Science) Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Hector-Mason, Anestine
Deputy Provost
hector-mason@ifa.university
hector-mason@ifa.university
Deputy Provost
Ph.D. (Rhetoric and Linguistics), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.
MS.Ed. (Educational-TESOL), Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY.
M.A. (Rhetoric and Composition), Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY.
B.A. (Theater Arts and English), Clark University, Worcester, MA
MS.Ed. (Educational-TESOL), Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY.
M.A. (Rhetoric and Composition), Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY.
B.A. (Theater Arts and English), Clark University, Worcester, MA
Mason, Eric
Dean of Academic Affairs
mason@ifa.university
mason@ifa.university
Dean of Academic Affairs
MBA (Finance), University of New Orleans, LA.
BGS (English, Culture and Ethnic Studies), University of New Orleans, LA.
BGS (English, Culture and Ethnic Studies), University of New Orleans, LA.
Johnson, Adréia
Dean of International Affairs
johnson@ifa.university
johnson@ifa.university
Dean of International Affairs
Ph.D., Education/Cultural Studies; The University of Texas at Austin; Department: Curriculum & Instruction.
M.A., Culture, Organization & Education; University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Department: School Admin./Education.
B.A. Portuguese Language & Literature, Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Department, Romance Languages.
M.A., Culture, Organization & Education; University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Department: School Admin./Education.
B.A. Portuguese Language & Literature, Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Department, Romance Languages.
Ìṣọ̀lá, Òòṣákáyọdé
Registrar
isola@ifa.university
isola@ifa.university
Registrar
M.S. (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
B.S. (Psychology) Capella College, Minneapolis, MN.
A.S. (Graphic Design) Gibbs College, Vienna, VA.
Certification (Usui Shiki Ryoho – Reiki) Zawadi Arts & Leadership Training Institute Washington DC
Certification as Organic Farmer & Rancher, Future Harvest–Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, Cockeysville, MD.
B.S. (Psychology) Capella College, Minneapolis, MN.
A.S. (Graphic Design) Gibbs College, Vienna, VA.
Certification (Usui Shiki Ryoho – Reiki) Zawadi Arts & Leadership Training Institute Washington DC
Certification as Organic Farmer & Rancher, Future Harvest–Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, Cockeysville, MD.
Ifárónkẹ́ Garret
Staff
Garret@ifa.university
Garret@ifa.university
Staff
Department of Ifá Studies
Victor, Ifálàṣẹ̀ Terry
Co-Chair
victor@ifa.university
victor@ifa.university
Babaláwo (Ifá Priest)
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), Howard University, Washington, DC. License State: DC.
B.S. (Computer Science), University of Kansas, KS.
B.S. (Computer Science), University of Kansas, KS.
Wynn, Kọ́ládé Pamela
Co-Chair
wynn@ifa.university
wynn@ifa.university
Iyánífá (Ifá Priestess)
Ph.D. (Urban/Public Affairs Administration), University of Texas, Arlington, TX.
M.A. (Urban Affairs), University of Texas, Arlington, TX.
B.A. (Psychology), University of Texas, Arlington, TX.
M.A. (Urban Affairs), University of Texas, Arlington, TX.
B.A. (Psychology), University of Texas, Arlington, TX.
Harrison, Alálàádé Bonnie Claudia
Professor
harrison@ifa.university
harrison@ifa.university
Iyánífá (Ifá Priestess)
Ph.D. (Anthropology of the African Diaspora) The University of Texas-Austin.
M.A. (Anthropology) The University of Texas-Austin.
B.F.A. (Documentary Film) The Art Institute of Chicago.
M.A. (Anthropology) The University of Texas-Austin.
B.F.A. (Documentary Film) The Art Institute of Chicago.
Mason, Eric
Professor
mason@ifa.university
mason@ifa.university
Babaláwo (Ifá Priest)
MBA (Finance), University of New Orleans, LA.
BGS (English, Culture and Ethnic Studies),
University of New Orleans, LA.
BGS (English, Culture and Ethnic Studies),
University of New Orleans, LA.
Thompson, Sàlàkọ́ Adé Randall
Professor
thompson@ifa.university
thompson@ifa.university
Babaláwo (Ifá Priest)
M.S. (Computer Science and Engineering), University of South Florida, FL.
M.A. (Educational Leadership), Clark Atlanta University, GA
M.A. (Educational Leadership), Clark Atlanta University, GA
Department of Òrìṣà Herbology
Bernal, Debra
Chair
bernal@ifa.university
bernal@ifa.university
Iyánífá (Ifá Priestess)
M.D. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
M.D. Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC.
M.D. Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Akínkúnmi, Ayélékè
Professor
Professor
M.A. (Yorùbá Literature), University of Ìbàdàn, Nigeria.
B.A. (Yorùbá), University of Ìbàdàn, Nigeria.
Àjínhún Ògúndáré , Ifábùsọ́lá
Professor
Ẹlẹ́gùn Ọya
Ẹlẹ́gùn Ọya (Head Priestess of Ọya) of Ọ̀yọ́ Kingdom and Herbology Practitioner, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria.
Baàṣègùn of Ọyọ́ Kingdom (i.e., President/Leader of the Indigenous Medical Practitioners Association of Ọyọ́ Kingdom).
Professor of Yorùbá Medicine. Ifá Heritage Institute, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria.
Baàṣègùn of Ọyọ́ Kingdom (i.e., President/Leader of the Indigenous Medical Practitioners Association of Ọyọ́ Kingdom).
Professor of Yorùbá Medicine. Ifá Heritage Institute, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria.
Oṣùọlálé, Bàbá Làsísì
Professor
Baàṣègùn
Baàṣègùn of Ọyọ́ Kingdom (i.e., President/Leader of the Indigenous Medical Practitioners Association of Ọyọ́ Kingdom)
. Professor of Yorùbá Medicine. Ifá Heritage Institute, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria.
. Professor of Yorùbá Medicine. Ifá Heritage Institute, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria.
Ọláníyàn, Ifáṣọlá
Professor
Ẹ̀kẹrin Awo
The Ẹ̀kẹrin Awo of Ọ̀yọ́ Kingdom.
Babaláwo (4th Highest Ranking Ifá Priest of Ọyọ́ Kingdom) and Herbology Practitioner.
Instructor, Ifá Heritage Institute, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria
Instructor, Ifá Heritage Institute, Ọ̀yọ́, Nigeria
Oṣùọlálé, Bàbá Làsísì
Professor
Department of Òrìṣà Ìṣẹ̀ṣe
Brown, Mari
Chair
brown@ifa.university
brown@ifa.university
Bokor (Iyánífá/Ifá Priestess)
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CCI).
Certification (CVT), Washington Hospital Center School of Cardiovascular Science, Washington, DC.
Certification (Healing Touch I, II), Healing Touch International, VA.
Certification (Raw Food Nutrition and Preparation), Sunfired Foods, Panama and Living Foods Institute, GA.
B. A. Interdisciplinary Studies (Adv. Soc. Sci.), Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
Àlàdé, Basha
Professor
alade@ifa.university
alade@ifa.university
Ìyálórìṣà (Ọbàtálá Priestess)
M.A. (Film) New York University in film and education.
B.A. (Subject) Stanford University
B.A. (Subject) Stanford University
Craddock, YemọjaKẹ́mi LaShaunda
Professor
craddock@ifa.university
craddock@ifa.university
Ìyálórìṣà (Yemọja Priestess)
Ed.D. (Educational Leadership), Virginia Commonwealth University.
M.A. in Interdisciplinary studies, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Graduate Degree for Teaching Certification, Virginia Commonwealth University.
B.A. (English and African-American Studies), Virginia Commonwealth University.
M.A. in Interdisciplinary studies, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Graduate Degree for Teaching Certification, Virginia Commonwealth University.
B.A. (English and African-American Studies), Virginia Commonwealth University.
Hampton, Benjamin
Professor
hampton@ifa.university
hampton@ifa.university
Ifoma, Òrìṣàgbèmí Madu
Professor
ifoma@ifa.university
ifoma@ifa.university
Babaláwo (Ifá Priest)
Business Management, University of Maryland (US Army), Munich Campus.
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science,
United States Army Academy of Science, TX B.S. Biology, Knoxville College, TN
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science,
United States Army Academy of Science, TX B.S. Biology, Knoxville College, TN
Ọmọlọlá, Báyọ̀
Professor
omolola@ifa.university
omolola@ifa.university
Ph.D. (African languages) University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.
M.A. (Yorùbá Literature), University of Ìlọrin, Nigeria.
M.A. (Communications Arts) University of Ìbàdàn, Nigeria.
B.A. (Yorùbá Language) University of Ifẹ̀, Nigeria.
M.A. (Yorùbá Literature), University of Ìlọrin, Nigeria.
M.A. (Communications Arts) University of Ìbàdàn, Nigeria.
B.A. (Yorùbá Language) University of Ifẹ̀, Nigeria.
Palmer, Ọlátúndùn
Professor
olatundun@ifa.university
olatundun@ifa.university
Ed.D. (Educational Leadership) Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
M.A. (School Administration), Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC.
M.A.Ed. (Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities) Lesley University, Cambridge, MA.
B.S. (Social Science: Human Development and Family) Lesley College (now Lesley University), Cambridge, MA.
M.A. (School Administration), Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC.
M.A.Ed. (Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities) Lesley University, Cambridge, MA.
B.S. (Social Science: Human Development and Family) Lesley College (now Lesley University), Cambridge, MA.
Washington, Àkànḳé Tyra
Professor
washington@ifa.university
washington@ifa.university
Department of Òrìṣà Studies
Ìṣọ̀lá, Òòṣákáyọdé
Chair
isola@ifa.university
isola@ifa.university
Babalórìṣà (Ọbàtálá Priest)
M.S. (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
B.S. (Psychology) Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
A.S. (Graphic Design) Gibbs College, Vienna, VA.
Certification ( Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki) Zawadi Arts & Leadership – Washington DC
Certification as Organic Farmer & Rancher, Future Harvest–Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, Cockeysville, MD.
B.S. (Psychology) Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
A.S. (Graphic Design) Gibbs College, Vienna, VA.
Certification ( Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki) Zawadi Arts & Leadership – Washington DC
Certification as Organic Farmer & Rancher, Future Harvest–Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, Cockeysville, MD.
Ìṣọ̀lá, Òkúnfúnmikẹ́
Professor
o.isola@ifa.university
o.isola@ifa.university
Ìyálórìṣà (Olókun Priestess)
Herbal Apprenticeship, Wild Ginger Herbal Center, MD.
Herbal Apprenticeship, Sky House Herb School, MD.