BOARD OF DIRECTORS



Oakland International Academy is run by a five member Board of Directors which is responsible for the overall operation of the school. The Board meets monthly and hires a Management Company to take care of staffing, program development, and day-to-day operational needs of the school.

Dr. Ahmed ElBohy

President
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Dr. ElBohy has a Ph.D. Biomechanics, WSU, 1988. He currently is a Senior Specialist, Vehicle Safety Office, Chrysler Group LLC. This is his second term serving on the Board. He brings management and technical expertise to enhance the current board ability to execute their strategic planning and future expansion projects.

Dr. Alaa Elmoursi

Treasurer
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Alaa Elmoursi holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and currently works as a Principal Engineer at Eaton Innovation Center. He was one of the founders of Oakland International Academy and has served on its Board since the school inception in September 1999. He brings management skills and strategic planning skills to the Board. In addition his engineering background has been very useful in the school's construction, renovation and expansion projects.

Mohamad Charbaji

Board Member
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Mohamad Charbaji holds an MBA in Financial Services and Wealth Management from Dalhousie University, Canada, complemented by postgraduate certificates in Leadership from McGill University and in Analytics from Harvard Business School. Currently serving his first term on the board, Mr. Charbaji contributes extensive financial expertise alongside his proficiency in training, development, and analytics to enhance the school communities.

Mr. Akram Turk

Secretary
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Mr. Turk earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the Lebanese University Faculty of Business and later completed a Master of Science at Beirut University College. He built a distinguished career in banking, serving as Branch Manager at several institutions, most recently Citizens Bank. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Turk is a dedicated family man, married with three children. In his free time, he enjoys staying active through tennis, basketball, and swimming.

Mr. Bassem Moez

Vice-President
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Mr. Bassem Moez currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors at Oakland International Academy. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2014. As a financial planner, he not only brings his financial expertise to the Board but he also brings a knowledge and understanding of the community served by the school.