Roy Y. Chan, Ph.D. is an American educator, author, and philanthropist. Originally from Long Beach, California, Roy is a highly sought-after public speaker, a consultant on higher education policy, and author/editor of numerous books/articles. He has had over 10 years of higher education experience, receiving recognition for his turnaround tactics that have led teams to high-performance results. There is much more to come from this creative, charismatic leader. When he is not working, Roy enjoys adventuring with a kayak in southern Tennessee and is a freelance actor in the South.