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Chad Egresi, MPA
Vice President of Enrollment Management
President and Professor, VUIM
Chad Egresi, MPA is a higher education executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience in enrollment management, institutional strategy, accreditation, regulatory compliance, student success, and organizational transformation. As Vice President of Enrollment Management at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM), he provides executive leadership for admissions, financial aid, registration, accessibility services, institutional effectiveness, and student-facing administrative operations across the university's multi-campus system.
Working closely with executive leadership and the Board of Trustees, he has led significant institutional growth initiatives, including increasing enrollment from approximately 280 to more than 500 students with a focus on revenue growth. He has also directed comprehensive strategic planning, accreditation, state authorization, and operational modernization efforts that have strengthened institutional effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
Prior to joining VUIM, Chad held progressively senior executive leadership positions at Maryland University of Integrative Health, where he oversaw graduate admissions, enrollment strategy, registrar operations, disability services, academic advising, and financial aid administration. During his tenure, the university achieved 132 percent enrollment growth, a 78 percent enrollment yield rate, and significant improvements in student retention while implementing its first Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and modernizing enrollment operations through various tools, including Salesforce CRM.
Earlier in his career, he served in enrollment leadership roles at South University and Argosy University and founded SEMops Consulting Services, providing strategic enrollment consulting and organizational assessments for colleges and universities. Throughout his career, Chad has become recognized for aligning enrollment strategy with institutional mission, building high-performing teams, modernizing administrative systems, and guiding institutions through periods of growth and organizational change.
Chad holds a Master of Public Administration from South University and a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Middle East Studies from the State University of New York at New Paltz. He is a member of AACRAO, NAGAP, NACADA, AHEAD, and ACAHM and has extensive experience working with governing boards, accrediting agencies, and state and federal regulatory bodies. In addition to his executive leadership responsibilities, he is a frequent advocate for student success, access to higher education, and the advancement of integrative medicine education, regularly contributing thought leadership through university publications and professional engagement. Outside of his professional work, Chad enjoys hiking and camping with his family and has completed more than 400 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
Chief Executive Officer
John Yoo, MBA
President
Dr. Lixing Lao, Ph.D, CMD (China), L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Chad Egresi, MPA
Vice President of Operations
James Lee
Chief Marketing Officer
Byung Kim
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Thomas Kouo, DAOM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mahmoud Yeganeh-Hajahmadi, DAOM; MD
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Hyun Yu, D. Pharm
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Maahwush Zahidi, M.S.; M.A.
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Vivian Zhang, Ph.D (China)
Professor: Acupuncture
Jae Young Kleinfeld, MSOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Biomedicine
Joshua Lane, MSOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Chang Young Lee, PhD
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Kwangeun Lee, MD (Korea), KMD (Korea)
Professor: Clinical Supervision, Acupuncture, Kikko
Dr. Lisa McLoughlin, D.Ac.; M.S.
Professor: Tui Na, Tai Chi
Dr. Azure Duan, Dipl. OM, PhD; L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mandanna Naleyanda, M.D.; B.S.
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Atara Noiade, DAOM, MS
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Dr. Joshua Park, DSOM; MSOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dan Parrish, M.Ac.; Chinese Herb Cert
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Hamilton Rotte, M.Ac.; MSTCM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Yong Kyo Shin, D.C.
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Kyoung Seo, DAOM; PT
Professor: Oncology Acupuncture
Ryan Smith, MS
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Aaron Sui, DAOM; MSOM
Professor: Tai Chi
Florin Szondi, B.A.
Professor: Acupuncture
Anthony Von Der Muhll, MTCM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture and Point Location
Yu Cheng, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac, MHSA
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Peter Angelo, M.S
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Michelle Arms, MAcCM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Mark Bodzislaw, DAOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Adrian Castro, DAOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Su Jin Chang, MA; MSTOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Haunani Drake, DACM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Robert Eisen, D.C.
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM
Professor: Herbal Medicine
David Foster, MSTOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Max Fried, DAOM
Professor: Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Taesun Halpin, Tai Chi Certified
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Hwanmin Jung, PhD (Korea), KMD (Korea)
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mustafa Omur Kasimcan, MD
Professor: Clinical Supervision
David Kim, MS
Professor: Statistics
Dr. Kitai Kim, PhD
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Sung Won Kim, PhD, CEAN, MAc
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. YoungKi Kim, PhD (Korea)
Professor: Acupuncture
Yunsam Kim, MSOM
Director of Clinical Operations and Community Partnerships
Dr. Yosun Hwang
DKM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, DipIBLM/KCLM
President Emeritus and Faculty Member
Dr. Tae Cheong Choo, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD. (Korea)
Director of Admissions
Maurice Freeman
Director of Global Korean Medicine Collaboration
Dr. Jungah Uhm, KMD (Korea)
Registrar
Ji Baek, L.Ac
Finance Manager and PDSO
Yoomin Kim
Financial Aid Officer
Vivian Lee
Professor: Acupuncture and Clinical Supervision
Tianhao Liu, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
Associate Controller
Ryan Kwon
Assistant Registrar and Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Seyoung Ju, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM
Clinic Coordinator
Jeanie Kim
Admissions Office – GA Campus
Dr. Kristen Nye, DAc, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Jessica Ledford
Accountant
Jackie Yoon
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Seyoung Ju, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac., DAOM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Yongkyo Shin, DC
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Sara Nadim, MHA; M.D.
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Seung Choi, L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Jung Kim, DC, BS
Professor: Acupuncture, Biomedicine
Dr. Shadi Sarebanha, MD, PhD, ND
Professor: Acupuncture, Biomedicine
Dr. Paymon Sadrolsadot, MD, PhD, ND
Professor: Clinical Supervision, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Dr. Song Ho (Daniel) Maeng, DAOM, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Renee Lee, Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM, L.Ac, DAc
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Doron Ben Dov, L.Ac.
Professor: Herbal Medicine, East Asian Medicine Theory, Medical Terminology
Dr. Hyung Suk Choi, L.Ac., PhD (Korea), OMD
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Hon Lee, DAOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Ziyang Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor: Acupuncture
Seungdeok Lee, PhD (Korea)
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Eun Kyung Kim, MD
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong
Dr. Daniel Schrier, DOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Kerri Westhauser, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Fuling Guo, M.D.
Teaching Specialization: Acupuncture and Masters Programs Coordinator
Nicoleta Ardelean, MAc.
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Clinical Supervision
Tianhao Liu, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture and Biomedicine
Dr. Yeong Caleb Kim, LAc., PhD (Korea), LMT, MSTOM
Professor: Biomedicine / Western Medicine
Dr. Taran Kermani, MD (Iran), L.Ac., MSAc
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Hoon Byung Lee, DAOM., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Research
Dr. Lixing Lao, PhD (China), MB., L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Run Guo, L.Ac.
Professor: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Acupuncture
Dr. Justin Flinner, DAc., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Dr. Yaron Cohen, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM, DAOM
Manager of Clinical Operations & Community Outreach - NJ Campus
Erin Shin
Manager of Clinical Operations & Community Outreach - GA Campus
Chelsea Lloyd
Admissions Officer - NJ Campus
Ybron Schuler
Campus Building Manager
Jose Bocache
Librarian
Steven Krompf
Professor: Herbal Medicine and Clinical Supervision
Dr. Yona Lee, L.Ac, DACM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Haley Parker, DAc
Director of Clinical Education and Faculty Member
Yaron Cohen, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
Founder – BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic
Sung Mun Jung, KMD, PhD, L.Ac
Program Director – MS in Physiology – Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Georgetown University Medical Center
Hakima Amri, PhD
Board member
Cindy Choi
Board member
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