Leadership
All leaders within the Touro College and University system share the values expressed by our founder, Dr. Bernard Lander. Those values include social justice, human equality service, commitment, and caring.
On the campus of Touro University California, our leaders have dedicated their lives to these ideals and work constantly to ensure they are integral here at Touro.
Founder
Dr. Bernard Lander, Ph.D.
A teacher to many and a friend to all, Dr. Bernard Lander’s inspired—and inspiring—leadership has defined our history and his legacy will shape our future.
By the time he founded Touro College in 1970, Dr. Lander had already established himself as an educational innovator, a trusted and beloved community figure, and a highly regarded thought leader.
President
Dr. Alan Kadish, M.D.
Alan Kadish, M.D. is President of the Touro College and University System, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States.
Before succeeding as Touro’s second president in March 2010, Dr. Kadish distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist, dedicated teacher and researcher, and experienced administrator.
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Tami Hendriksz, D.O., FACOP, FAAP
Interim Chief Academic Officer, Touro University California
Dean & CAO, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vice President & CEO
Newman Hoffman, J.D.
Vice President and Interim CEO
Newman J. Hoffman came to Touro University California after working as Associate General Counsel at Touro University in New York and New York Medical College.
University Deans
College of Education and Health Sciences
Our education, nursing, physician assistant, and public health programs are part of the College of Education & Health Sciences (CEHS). The members of the CEHS leadership team are each accomplished in their field and committed to supporting our students and mission.
College of Pharmacy
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Tami Hendriksz, D.O., FACOP, FAAP
Dean & CAO, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Student Affairs
Leadership Team
Members of the Touro University California Academic Leadership Team include:
Dr. Tami Hendriksz, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Lisa Norton, Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences
Dr. James Scott, Dean of the College of Pharmacy
Dr. Steve Jacobson, Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Jim O’Connor, Director of the Center for Innovative Learning and Teaching, Western Division
Dr. Meiling Tang, Associate Vice President for Institutional Research
Tamara Trujillo, Library Director and Chair of TUC Faculty Senate
Andrea Garcia, Vice President of Advancement
Pawan Sahota, Director of Human Resources
Zachary Shapiro, Compliance Officer
Patrick Donaghue, Director of Facilities
Jack Madderra, Network Manager and Chair of TUC Staff Council
Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum, University Rabbi