Dr. Michael Lubatkin
Professor Emeritus
Management Department
University of Connecticut
School of Business
A renowned management guru, Dr. Lubatkin will offer advice on overall management and marketing strategy of the entire Northwood program operations in America and India, and will join our groups whenever he can.
Education/Professional Certification:
D.B.A., 1982, University of Tennessee
M.S., 1972, State Univ. College of New York at Geneseo
B.A., 1970, SUNY at AlbanyLubatkin Ranked #1 Internationally in Research Productivity
Lubatkin named Thomas John & Bette Wolff Family Chair in Strategic Entrepreneurship, April 2000
Lubatkin is recipient of the 2000 School of Business Research Excellence Award
Marian Andersen
BS - Elementary Education, University of California
MS - Child Psychology, University of Nevada
'Marian saw her parents own, operate and direct several different children's camps while growing up in California, She owned and operated Skylake Ranch Camp, a summer camp in Ahwahnee, CA for 25 years, spent more than 12 years on the Board of Directors for Western Association of Independent Camps and was active in National American Camping Association. Marian has the perfect combination of education and experience and will provide strategic advice on Camp 'n' Explore India and America operations, as well as development of our camp in New Hampshire, she will join our groups on trips to India whenever she can.'
Hoay Smith
Security Consultant
Former:
Academic, Firearms and Tactics Instructor
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
NYPD Officer
U.S.Army officer & Vietnam VeteranEducation :
B.S. Behavioral Sciences, New York Institute of Technology
"Mr. Smith began his distinguished law enforcement career becoming one of " New York's Finest" by joining the NYPD after coming back from Vietnam and earning his degree simultaneously. He spent the next 28 years of his career serving as a NYPD officer including a decade as an Academic, Firearms and Tactics Instructor, he was responsible for educating & training NYPD recruits on rules & procedures, re-training current NYPD officers, including NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) officers on all tactical weapons & how to respond to emergency situations from a tactical point of view. Mr. Smith was involved in training Emergency Service Officers who responded to the World Trade Center attacks on September 11,2001.
He will advise The Northwood program on our Safety Management System including Risk Assessment &Management of all our programs in India and America"
Mike Lyon
Mike is the east coast senior territory sales manager for Timber Products Company, one of the largest timber companies in the United States. He is originally from the west coast, graduating from the University of Oregon, and he currently lives in Connecticut. He is married and has five grown children and several grandchildren.
As an avid outdoorsman, Mike enjoys camping, hiking, biking, and running. He has completed marathons, triathlons, and obstacle course races including the Spartan Beast, Tough Mudder, and the Warrior Dash. In addition to his love for the outdoors, Mike also enjoys playing acoustic and electric guitars, as well as playing the drums and various other instruments.
Mike shares the vision of Northwood in that through global education we can help to transform the lives of low income youth in our communities by providing opportunities that they may not have had access to otherwise. Mike believes that travel can expand our understanding of other cultures and lead to a deeper appreciation of our fellow human beings. This greater knowledge through travel will help shape a more compassionate, empathetic and respectful young person and will help to transform the lives of those involved for many years to come.
Roger Jerome R.I.P
A decorated Ex- Marine, who was awarded "The Marine Corps Medal" for bravery during the Vietnam war (Click to read citation) by the President of the United States of America, who loves children, and is passionate about teaching them leadership and outdoor survival skills he learnt during his service in the Marines. When on our trips Roger will teach trip participants the true meaning of the Marine Corp motto's " Lead by example", "Semper Fidelis" and "Never leave anyone behind". The children will love to learn from and spend time with Roger, whenever he can join our group on Camp 'n' Explore India and America.
Roger passed away in 2019,but he lives with us and guides us in spirit forever.
