{"id":298,"date":"2025-04-09T18:24:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T18:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:49:27","slug":"faculty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/dba\/about\/faculty\/","title":{"rendered":"DBA Faculty &amp; Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Please refer to the information below when contacting one of our faculty or staff members. Admissions inquiries can be directed to our admissions team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"staff\">\n              <h2>DBA Program Leadership &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-kevin-bottomley\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.-Kevin-Bottomley8664-scaled-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Kevin Bottomley<\/strong>\n        <p>          Acting Director of Doctoral Programs and Assistant Professor of Global Leadership<br \/>\n                      <strong>phone: <\/strong>\n        <a href=\"tel:2602870729\">\n          260.287.0729<\/a><br \/>\n                        <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:ksbottomley02@indianatech.edu\">ksbottomley02@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n              <strong>office:<\/strong> Cunningham 105C<br \/>\n                        <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>PhD,\u00a0 Leadership Studies, North Carolina A&amp;T State University<\/li>\n<li>MPA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Research Specialties<\/strong>: AI for business, productivity, and governance; Generational cohort leadership; Transformational leadership; Sustainable leadership; and Strategy;\u00a0<em>Qualitative Research (Case Study, Narrative Inquiry, and Phenomenology), Quantitative Research (correlational and survey), and Mixed Method Research.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewmore\">\n<div id=\"toggle-839549\" class=\"viewmore-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"839549\" class=\"toggle body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/phd.indianatech.edu\/about\/staff\/#\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-839549\"><span class=\"more\">Greetings from Dr. Bottomley<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/academics.indianatech.edu\/faculty-member\/dr-kevin-bottomley\/\">Full Faculty Biography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/phd.indianatech.edu\/dr-kevin-bottomley-committee-assignments\/\">Committee Assignments<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-erik-bean\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Erik-Bean1090-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Erik Bean\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Erik Bean<\/strong>\n        <p>          Professor of Practice <br \/>\n                      <strong>phone: <\/strong>\n        <a href=\"tel:2602437654\">\n          260.243.7654<\/a><br \/>\n                        <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:epbean@indianatech.edu\">epbean@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n              <strong>office:<\/strong> Cunningham 105A<br \/>\n                        <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>EdD, Educational Administration, University of Phoenix<\/li>\n<li>MA, Journalism, Michigan State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-514990\">\n        <p><em>Hello, I\u2019m Dr. Erik Bean and I am pleased to serve as Professor of Practice for the PhD in Global Leadership program here at Indiana Tech. The latter bulk of my career has spanned teaching and administrative roles in higher and secondary education as well as several journalistic efforts including serving as a section editor of a John Wiley &amp; Sons leadership journal, an editor of a minority newspaper, and reporter. I have also written award-winning academic book titles in curriculum, media literacy, and self-leadership. I began facilitating classes online during its infancy in the late 1990s. Concurrently, I was a technical writer for the Big Three Detroit automakers and I also ghost wrote a groundbreaking ISO\/QS9000 quality procedure book. My specialization was marketing communications and later customer experience (CX), and I also held a web front end creator partnership. More recently, I was selected as a First-Place recipient of the 2022 Henry Ford Innovation Nation annual contest for creating information literacy curriculum used in community college and library settings. Today, I am the Michigan Chapter Leader, Media Literacy Now. I also am a founder of a Michigan 501(c)3 mental health nonprofit. My number one priority is to help all those connected to our program achieve their professional goals so they can lead a global conversation as a change agent the world over.<\/em><\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"514990\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-514990\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Bean      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"kristin-conley-msl\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/headshot-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Kristin Conley, MSL<\/strong>\n        <p>          Director of Admissions-Doctoral Programs<br \/>\n                      <strong>phone: <\/strong>\n        <a href=\"tel:2603444395\">\n          260.344.4395<\/a><br \/>\n                        <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:knconley@indianatech.edu\">knconley@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n              <strong>office:<\/strong> Cunningham 306B<br \/>\n                        <\/p>      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"malak-el-taleb-mba\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Image-200x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Malak El Taleb, MBA<\/strong>\n        <p>          Assistant Director of Admissions-Doctoral Programs<br \/>\n                      <strong>phone: <\/strong>\n        <a href=\"tel:2602677978\">\n          260.267.7978<\/a><br \/>\n                        <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:maeltaleb@indianatech.edu\">maeltaleb@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n              <strong>office:<\/strong> Cunningham 306A<br \/>\n                        <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <p><a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/MalakElTaleb@indianatechedu.onmicrosoft.com\/s\/6ALiPaxlG0GH5xIOVc2l0g2?ismsaljsauthenabled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule a Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n                <h2>Program Faculty<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-joyce-boyd\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.-joyce-boyd-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Joyce Boyd\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Joyce Boyd<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:JCBoyd03@indianatech.edu\">JCBoyd03@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>DBA, Leadership, Walden University<\/li>\n<li>MBA, International Business, Walden University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-901921\">\n        <p>Welcome to the DBA program!<\/p>\n<p>My name is Dr. Joyce C. Boyd, and I am excited to be your instructor for this course. I look forward to engaging with you as we explore key concepts and practical applications in business administration at the doctoral level.<\/p>\n<p>As you begin this journey, I understand that you may have questions about the course material, assignments, or expectations. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time via email or phone for clarification.<\/p>\n<p>For general questions that may benefit the entire class, I encourage you to post them in the Course Q&amp;A forum. However, if you have a personal question, such as one related to grades, please email me directly.<\/p>\n<p>I am here to support you, and I look forward to an engaging and successful semester with you all.<\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"901921\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-901921\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Boyd      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-ed-carrillo\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Carillo-e1750180641846-300x283.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Ed Carrillo<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:EDCarrillo01@indianatech.edu\">EDCarrillo01@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>DBA, Management, Saint Leo University<\/li>\n<li>MBA, Operations Management, American Intercontinental University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-650127\">\n        <p>Welcome to the Indiana Tech University Doctorate of Business Administration program! It is my great pleasure to greet you as you embark on this transformative journey of advanced study and leadership in the world of business.<\/p>\n<p>As you begin this exciting chapter, you will find that our program is dedicated not only to rigorous academic research but also to fostering a collaborative community where innovative thinking and practical solutions thrive. You are about to join a network of scholars and professionals who share a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and impactful leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout your time here, you will encounter challenging coursework, immersive research opportunities, and vibrant discussions that will expand your perspectives. I encourage you to embrace every opportunity to question, learn, and contribute your unique insights. Your experiences and ideas will not only shape your own academic path but also enrich our collective understanding of complex business issues.<\/p>\n<p>Indiana Tech University is proud of its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community engagement. As your professor and mentor, I am here to support your academic and professional growth, help navigate the challenges ahead, and celebrate your successes along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, ideas, or concerns. I am excited to see the innovative contributions you will make in the field of business administration and to witness the impact of your research on industry practices and policies.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, welcome to the program. I look forward to an inspiring and productive journey together.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards,<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ed Carrillo<br \/>\nDoctorate of Business Administration Program<br \/>\nIndiana Tech University<\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"650127\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-650127\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Carrillo      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-ed-haberek\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.-Ed-Haberek-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ed Haberek\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Ed Haberek<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:ERHaberek02@indianatech.edu\">ERHaberek02@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>PhD Management\/Political Economics, International Academy of Management and Economics<\/li>\n<li>MBA, Marketing, Johnson &amp; Wales University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-673418\">\n        <p>Welcome! I am Dr. Edward Haberek Jr., and I serve as Adjunct Faculty in the DBA in Global Leadership. With over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership, academia, and business, I bring a real-world perspective to our learning. My background includes working with Fortune 500 companies like Becton Dickinson and DuPont and serving in leadership roles in higher education.<\/p>\n<p>My teaching philosophy is centered on practical application, critical thinking, and engagement. Learning should be interactive and relevant, preparing you for success beyond the classroom. I encourage open discussions, questions, and collaboration, and I\u2019m here to support your academic journey.<\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"673418\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-673418\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Haberek      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-sherrie-lewis\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.Sherrie-Lewis.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Sherrie Lewis\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Sherrie Lewis<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:SGLewis01@indianatech.edu\">SGLewis01@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>MBA, Hampton University<\/li>\n<li>DBA, Grenoble Ecole de Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-839245\">\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Sherrie Lewis is a manager, educator, and researcher.\u00a0 Dr. Lewis\u2019 experience includes experience in retail management, training and development, and management education. Throughout her career, Dr. Lewis has been dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world business challenges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Her educational experience includes a B.A. in Mass Media Arts and an M.B.A. from Hampton University. Her doctoral journey includes a D.B.A from Grenoble Ecole de Management.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Lewis is an accomplished academic, serving as an adjunct professor at Indiana Tech where she mentors future business leaders, conducts innovative research, and shares insights that drive meaningful change in the business world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Lewis has presented her research at national and international conferences and has been published in several business journals.<\/span><\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"839245\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-839245\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Lewis      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-staci-lugar-brettin\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Staci-Lugar-Brettin370-1-scaled-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Staci Lugar Brettin<\/strong>\n        <p>          Professor<br \/>\n                      <strong>phone: <\/strong>\n        <a href=\"tel:2604225561\">\n          260.422.5561<\/a> ext. 2140<br \/>\n                        <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:srlugarbrettin@indianatech.edu\">srlugarbrettin@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n              <strong>office:<\/strong> Cunningham 210<br \/>\n                        <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>DBA, Marketing, Anderson University<\/li>\n<li>MBA, Bethel College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-473866\">\n        <p><em>Greetings! I am Dr. Staci Lugar Brettin. My students refer to me as \u201cDr. Staci.\u201d I have been teaching in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship for over 17 years. My professional experience includes work to support the international market development and growth for a global consumer products firm in Brazil and Western Europe, development and management of strategic marketing plans for non-profit and for-profit organizations, and business development and growth consulting for start-up and existing business owners. I have presented on the topics of women\u2019s entrepreneurial and economic empowerment for the State Department\u2019s Study of the United States Institute, instructional design and teaching at regional teaching conferences, and business innovation and growth at the Edward Lowe Foundation and Anderson University Flagship Enterprise Center. I have published multiple articles in the area of scholarship of teaching. I enjoy engaging learners in sharing how their own experiences connect them to global branding and influence.<\/em><\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"473866\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-473866\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Lugar Brettin      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-michael-pierorazio\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.-Michael-Pierorazio.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Michael Pierorazio\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Michael Pierorazio<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:MCPierorazio01@indianatech.edu\">MCPierorazio01@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>DBA, Project Management, Walden University<\/li>\n<li>MBA, Project Management, Walden University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-546969\">\n        <div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Welcome to Indiana Tech! I\u2019m Dr. Michael Pierorazio, and it is a sincere pleasure to welcome you as you begin this exciting and rewarding journey into advanced study and leadership in the field of business management.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">As a Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management, I am excited to bring both academic and professional experience into our classroom. This program is designed to challenge and inspire you\u2014blending scholarly research with real-world application to prepare you for leadership roles in today\u2019s complex business environment. In our program, you will explore both the strategic and operational dimensions of business that deliver value, drive innovation, and create sustainable impact across industries.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">As a member of this academic community, you\u2019ll join a network of experienced professionals and scholars dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and transformative learning. Our classroom will be a place for engaging discussions, critical thinking, and practical exploration of methodologies and tools that will strengthen your ability to lead initiatives effectively.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Indiana Tech\u2019s DBA program is rooted in a tradition of academic rigor and professional relevance. As your professor and mentor, my role is to support your development, challenge your perspectives, and help guide you toward achieving your academic and professional goals. Whether you are navigating complex assignments or exploring research topics that resonate with your passions, I\u2019m here to assist every step of the way.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me at\u00a0<b>MCPierorazio01@indianatech.edu<\/b>\u00a0with any questions or ideas. I look forward to working with you and witnessing the impact you will make as a scholar and leader.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p>Once again, welcome to the program. I am excited to begin this journey with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Warm regards,<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Dr. Michael Pierorazio<\/b><br \/>\nDoctor of Business Administration<br \/>\nIndiana Tech University<br \/>\nMCPierorazio01@indianatech.edu<\/div>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"546969\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-546969\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Pierorazio      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-orlando-rivero\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.-Orlando-Rivero-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Orlando Riviero\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Orlando Rivero<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:OXRivero01@indianatech.edu\">OXRivero01@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>EdD, Higher Education Leadership, University of Miami<\/li>\n<li>DBA, Management, Argosy University<\/li>\n<li>MHA, Healthcare Administration, University of West Florida<\/li>\n<li>MPA, Human Resource Management, Nova Southeastern University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-31838\">\n        <p>Welcome to the DBA Program at Indiana Tech! I am thrilled to have you as part of this academic journey and look forward to an enriching and engaging experience together.<\/p>\n<p>As you embark on this program, you will develop critical thinking, research, and leadership skills that will prepare you for success in both academic and professional settings. This program is designed to challenge you, expand your knowledge, and provide opportunities for meaningful discussions and practical applications.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage you to stay engaged, ask questions, and actively participate in discussions. Your insights and contributions are invaluable, and I am here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need guidance, please do not hesitate to reach out via email or during office hours.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to working with each of you and making this an inspiring and transformative journey. Let\u2019s make this a successful and rewarding experience!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best regards,<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Orlando Rivero<br \/>\nIndiana Tech, DBA Program<\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"31838\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-31838\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Rivero      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-armando-salas-amaro\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Amaro-scaled-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Armando Salas Amaro<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:AXSalas-Amaro05@indianatech.edu\">AXSalas-Amaro05@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>DBA, Accounting, University of Phoenix<\/li>\n<li>MBA, Management, St. Thomas University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-470374\">\n        <p>I\u2019m Dr. Armando Salas-Amaro, and I\u2019m excited to serve as your instructor this term. With a background as an accounting executive, accomplished higher education administrator, business faculty member, and entrepreneur, my extensive professional experience in business leadership, accounting, taxation, and financial services provides unique insights into managing organizations. I have had the privilege of working in both academic and professional settings, which has provided me with unique insights. I am passionate about applying what we learn in the classroom to real-world situations and am committed to helping you succeed.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to connecting with each of you throughout the term as we work together to deepen our understanding. Whether you\u2019re here to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, or take the next step in your career.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s make this term productive and meaningful!<\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"470374\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-470374\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Salas Amaro      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-jennie-walker\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Jennie-Walker-2025-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. Jennie Walker<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:JLWalker05@indianatech.edu\">JLWalker05@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>PhD Higher Education, Global Leadership Development, University of Denver<\/li>\n<li>MA Mass Communication, University of Colorado at Boulder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-610267\">\n        <p>Greetings! I have been teaching at Indiana Tech since 2016, focusing on global leadership development, global talent management, and international leadership research courses. During this time, I have also served on numerous dissertation committees and have led global practicums. I genuinely enjoy the close working relationships we are able to build with students and our focus on excellence in academics and professional practice. I am a proud recipient of the Faculty of the Year award in 2019 and 2021 for the Ph.D. program.<\/p>\n<p>My full-time role outside of Indiana Tech is serving as a Director of Leadership Strategy for Accenture. My role allows me to provide executive assessment, strategic leadership advisement and coaching to senior executives and their teams within leading corporations around the world. My career background is in corporate leadership development and talent management within Fortune 500 organizations, as an external consulting partner to them, and as an executive education partner at universities. I have worked with diverse audiences in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.\u00a0 I have depth of experience in Latin America, having studied and worked in Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Peru. I\u2019ve also held several faculty roles in global leadership Ph.D. programs and graduate business leadership programs. My Ph.D. research focus was in global leadership development methods. After graduating from University of Denver, my post-doctoral fellowship was at Thunderbird School of Global Management in the Najafi Global Mindset Institute, where I worked alongside world-renowned professors and researchers in Global Mindset.<\/p>\n<p>My research tends to focus on global leadership development and cross-cultural management.\u00a0 I frequently present my research at academic and professional conferences (ILA, AOM, SHRM, ATD, HCI, etc.) and in publications (Journal of Management Education, Advances in Global Leadership, HR People &amp; Strategy Journal, SHRM We Know Next, Inside HR Magazine, etc.). I have co-authored three books:\u00a0Developing Your Global Mindset: The Handbook for Successful Global Leaders; Teaching Methods in Business: Experiential Exercises in the Classroom; and Handbook of International and Cross-Cultural Leadership Research.\u00a0Current research activities include serving as a CCI for the GLOBE U.S.A. research team, exploring the effectiveness of international immersion experiences for global leadership development, and examining the motivations, obstacles and success strategies of women leaders.<\/p>      <\/div>\n        <a id=\"610267\" href=\"#\" class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\"#toggle-610267\">\n      <span class=\"more\">\n        Greetings from Dr. Walker      <\/span>\n              <span class=\"less\">\n          Close        <\/span>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\" id=\"dr-t-joel-vance\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-3\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/doctoral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Dr.-T.-Joel-Vance.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. T. Joel Vance\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-md-9\">\n    <strong class=\"staff-name\">Dr. T. Joel Vance<\/strong>\n        <p>                      <strong>email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:TJVance01@indianatech.edu\">TJVance01@indianatech.edu<\/a> <br \/>\n                            <\/p>          <div class=\"bio\">\n        <ul>\n<li>DBA, Northcentral University<\/li>\n<li>MS Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Radford University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"viewmore\">\n          <div class=\"viewmore-content\" id=\"toggle-872086\">\n        <p>Hello! I joined Indiana Tech&#8217;s staff in 2024. My previous experiences include the military and Corporate America. I have held positions in Corporate America as Shift Supervisor, Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Human Resources Manager, and International Human Resources Director. In addition, I have an entrepreneur at heart and have owned several businesses.<\/p>\n<p>I have been teaching in higher ed part time since 1993 when I was invited to teach a Human Resource Management course. Since I have a passion for teaching I started teaching full time in 2011.\u202f I use my practical experience and education to make a very interesting classroom. I have taught face-to-face courses, synchronous and asynchronous online courses, accelerated courses, and traditional courses in both undergraduate and graduate levels.<\/p>\n<p>My undergraduate degrees are in business management.\u202f I also have a MS degree in I\/O Psychology and a DBA with a specialty in management.\u202f In fact, I have over 190 graduate courses including research methods, statistics, business analytics, psychology. management, strategic management, human resources management, human resource development, and organizational behavior. 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