About > Management

Doris A. Granatowski,
Chief Executive Officer/President

Much of Doris’ professional path has been to provide vision and leadership to companies through critical transition stages. A CPA by training with degrees in education, Doris joined Sessions in 2001. Working with a hand-picked management team, Sessions has quickly been established as a valued player in the evolving distance education world.

In the most recent years prior to Sessions, Doris has had substantial domestic and international responsibilities in various executive roles in technology and service companies.

Gordon Drummond,
Chief Learning Officer

Mr. Drummond oversees curriculum and course development, faculty recruitment and training, online instructor-led education, and book editing. Gordon is an editor and educator with 15 years experience in instructional design. Prior to joining Sessions Online (SM) he worked as curriculum director at Kaplan Educational Centers, designing courses for K-12, pre-college, and graduate students, and co-authoring two test preparation books. Gordon served as a senior Knowledge Architect at Boston-based learningbrands.com, creating interactive, adaptive, Web-based courses for corporate clients. Gordon holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Robert Timm,
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Timm directs online Facilities (LMS) services and management, learner recruitment, learner performance standards benchmarking and performance measurement, and technology for Sessions' partners, and students. Robert brings to Sessions Online (SM) many years of expertise in education, distance learning, online communications, and service management. Prior to joining Sessions Online (SM), Robert worked with several interactive companies, including GoalQuest.com, Opus360, and About.com. Robert also served as a technology consultant for the City University of New York, designing and developing an online writing lab serving all 18 CUNY colleges. He holds two Masters Degrees and taught literature and writing for ten years at Baruch College.

Scott Chappell,
Chief Marketing Officer

Mr. Chappell is an expert in product strategy for experiential learning and instructional design. Scott's role at Sessions Online (SM) spans business development, marketing, and product and curriculum development. Prior to joining Sessions.edu, he worked as director for the World Game Institute, designing and facilitating experiential learning programming for audiences ranging from college students to business executives globally. Scott also founded i-silver, a web design and development agency focused on user-centered design. Scott has a degree in Political Science and Philosophy from University of Maryland.

Patricio Sarzosa,
Creative Director

Mr. Sarzosa is responsible for the design and art direction for Sessions.edu including visual identity, branding, print collateral and website design for Sessions Online (SM)'s partners and for Sessions.edu online school of design. Patricio holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography from the San Francisco University of Quito, Ecuador, South America. He also possesses several years of international experience in art direction and design for major marketing campaigns, advertising campaigns, and Web site design.

Tara MacKay,
Director of Education

Tara MacKay is responsible for curriculum and product development at Sessions. Tara is a Web and multimedia designer who has designed award-winning exhibit sites for the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.
Tara has worked with design teams at AOL, Yahoo!, and other major online companies on product integrations with Sage Online and iClips.com. Among Tara's interests are Web design, logo design, illustration, and streaming media.

Ethan Herr
Director of Training and Multimedia

Ethan Herr is responsible for faculty recruitment, training, licensing, and support at Sessions. An audio and video expert, Ethan also spearheads the school’s multimedia strategy, developing and producing innovative interactive assets for educational and marketing use. Prior to joining Sessions, Ethan was a pianist, composer, and performing jazz artist who has worked with such renowned musicians as Jim McNeely, Ben Monder, and Francois Moutin. Ethan holds a Master’s in Jazz Composition from William Paterson University.

Nomi Altabef,
Director of Student Experience

Ms. Altabef directs the strategy for successful student learning and experience at Sessions. Nomi has a long career with Sessions as a faculty member and a manager for Education, Student Life and Student Community. Prior to joining Sessions, Ms. Altabef worked in Fashion and Textile design and production management for houses such as Norma Kamali and Vivienne Tam, and in editorial production at French Vogue Magazine. She holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design.