Principal’s Message
Given the need for quality education and research Afro-Asian institute has enclosed its programs to integrate a strong research and study center while corroborating the consistency with global dynamics.
Mr. AQIB NAEEM
Principal, Afro-Asian Institute
AQIB NAEEM, the dynamic and visionary Principal of Afro-Asian Institute, is a multi-talented, multi-tasking, and highly energetic leader dedicated to shaping the future of education. With an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and innovation, he consistently strives to empower youth, nurture their passions, and create opportunities for them to thrive in their respective fields.
His leadership is marked by a progressive approach, student-centric policies, and a relentless drive to bridge the gap between education and industry. Under his guidance, Afro-Asian Institute has become a hub for talent development, skill enhancement, and global opportunities, ensuring that students are job-ready and equipped for international success.
A true mentor and motivator, AQIB NAEEM believes in unlocking the potential of every student, fostering creativity, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. His passion for youth development and academic excellence continues to make a profound impact on the institute and beyond.

Engr. Abid Ali
Principal, Afro-Asian Institute
I am delighted to welcome you to Afro-Asian Institute (AAI).
Our objective is to teach our students the key skills in professional development. Learning of skills enables them to earn employment in national and international level. Education imparted focuses on practical and professional development. Our graduates have critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze becoming useful member of society.
Alhamdulilah, Afro-Asian Institute (AAI) is a leading college imparting quality education to various segments of society. Here we aim to encourage a never ending quest for knowledge among our students. I believe that our teachers, students and Support staff are among the very best.
We are justifiably proud of our academics performance but at AAI, education means much more than the pursuit of top grades. Afro-Asian institute is a unique and exciting educational community.
I look forward to welcoming you here.

Contacts:
- 110-220-330
- harriet.erickson@email.com
Harriet Erickson
Vice President, Student Affairs
Wesley Clark was named Senior Advisor to the President in May 2018. An expert in corporate law, he teaches a wide range of courses including Contracts, Sales, Closely Held Business Organizations, Publicly Traded Corporations, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law and International Securities Regulation.
Contacts:
- 110-220-331
- wesley.clark@email.com
Wesley Clarke
Senior Advisor to the President
Betty Bowman joined the faculty in 2002, and received tenure there in 2007. Before joining the faculty, she was a visiting assistant professor at Syracuse University College of Law. Prior to that, she was a legal consultant with JPMorgan Chase; a contract attorney for Cravath, Swaine & Moore; and an assistant prosecutor for the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, Canada.
Contacts:
- 110-220-332
- betty.bowman@email.com
Betty Bowman
Acting Vice President for Finance
With over four decades of law teaching experience, Johnny Jones is a nationally-recognized constitutionalist who has received numerous awards for his teaching, including the first-ever Pioneer Award for his commitment and dedication to students from the FIU Student Bar Association in 2004. Since then, students have voted him “Professor of the Year” multiple times.
Contacts:
- 110-220-334
- johnny.jones@email.com
Johnny Jones
Dean, Diversity and Compliance
Dennis Ruiz was a member of the faculty at Texas Tech University School of Law, where she held the Alvin R. Allison Distinguished Professorship and received every teaching award the law school and the University conferred. She was the Distinguished Fulbright Professor of American Constitutional Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Greece in 1992.
Contacts:
- 110-220-335
- dennis.ruiz@email.com
Dennis Ruiz
Acting Vice President of Administration
Vernon Lowe first joined the University in 2006 as Assistant Dean for Academic Support Programs. He served as Assistant Dean until 2013, when he became a full time lecturer at the College. He teaches classes relating to legal theory and reasoning, race and law, gender and law, and in the area of commercial transactions.
Contacts:
- 110-220-336
- vernon.lowe@email.com
Vernon Lowe
Assistant Vice President for Communications