Fouad Malik

About Fouad Malik

Over 15 years of executive leadership experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation, and high-level operational execution. Proven record of aligning complex systems with mission-critical objectives, directing large-scale initiatives, and achieving measurable outcomes in regulated and high-pressure environments. Extensive expertise in workforce analysis, talent management, labor relations, compensation architecture, risk management, contingency planning, and policy development.Highly skilled in regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement matters, with extensive experience managing complex state and federal requirements including BVNPT, BRN, DOE, FERPA, OCR, EEOC, FLSA, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, EPA, FMLA, Cal/OSHA, WARN Act, FEHA, California discrimination and retaliation statutes, PAGA, CFRA, CDPH, HIPAA, federal and state labor codes, and multi-agency oversight processes. Experienced in preparing legal responses, leading audits, coordinating institutional strategy, and ensuring organizational readiness during investigations, government inquiries, and enforcement actions.Extensive background in program and project leadership with advanced proficiency in agile and waterfall methodologies. Delivered high-level leadership training to senior U.S. military officers to facilitate their transition into executive positions in the civil and civil defense sectors. Recognized with a National Interest Waiver (NIW) for significant contributions to United States national defense, economic growth, and veteran reintegration.Extensive experience in multidisciplinary strategy development that integrates organizational theory, systems analysis, behavioral economics, cognitive and social psychology, and applied game-theory methodologies to inform complex decision-making, optimize institutional dynamics, and establish or sustain long-term strategic advantage.Recognized for operating at the intersection of law, policy, governance, and strategic risk, with a disciplined, evidence-based style that anticipates challenges, enforces accountability, and safeguards institutional integrity under the most complex and adversarial conditions.

Experience

1. Director of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Task Force

   Cni College

   Mar 2020 — Present · Santa Ana, CA, US

   Direct the COVID-19 Task Force with full authority over monitoring, prevention, and mitigation strategies to protect the CNI community. Enforce strict compliance with CDC, CDPH, OCHCA, and OSHA mandates, implementing policies that ensure operational continuity and institutional readiness under evolving public health conditions. Develop and execute comprehensive safety protocols with zero tolerance for compliance lapses, safeguarding students and employees while maintaining uninterrupted operations and regulatory integrity.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Applied Arts and Sciences - Business Administration, Marketing

• Southern States University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

• San Diego State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management, Marketing

• San Diego State University

  Master of Science (M.S) - Business Administration, Entrepreneurship