Robin Farias-Eisner

Dr. Farias Eisner was appointed WesternU’s third president on March 1, 2022. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, Dr. Farias-Eisner leads the Office of the President, Administrative Leadership, and offers a leadership style that balances shared governance, business acumen, with academic excellence and commitment to service. This allows WesternU to continue to respond to shifting market demands, opportunities, and healthcare needs of the region and beyond. Dr. Farias-Eisner has a decorated academic pedigree that includes a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA, a medical doctorate degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from UCLA, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California.