Payne, Jesse: - JESSE PAYNE, Ed.D. is Director of Education at the Amen Clinics and a perfect example of someone who relied on his brain power and education to change his life. He holds a BA in business and an MA in education from Vanguard University of Southern California, and he earned his Doctorate Degree in Education with a specialization in K-12 leadership from the University of Southern California (USC). In 2009, he was awarded Researcher of the Year at Vanguard University of Southern California.