Brent Scholar
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Phone: 480-965-9047
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Urban Systems Engineering (USE) Building 651 E. University DR #233 Tempe, AZ 85281
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Mail code: 0604Campus: Tempe
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Brent Scholar grew up in New Jersey, and considers himself more of a New Yorker, since that is where his family resided. He had an interesting road to a college degree like many of his students. He started off as an actor at TISCH School of the Arts, and then went to three other schools, including a study abroad program at Oxford University, before earning his Bachelor of Arts in English. He then earned his MBA on the coast of Malibu, CA. He shifted his focus to a professional career in restaurant hospitality, secondary mortgage market, entrepreneurial ventures, nonprofits and ultimately finding his way to researching the effects of social media on online student retention as the focus of his doctoral work in organizational leadership.
Scholar is an organizational leadership practitioner and professor who teaches from a real-world perspective, having his students apply the theory they are learning to case study applications. He focuses on team building, creating diverse and inclusive workspaces, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness. He always believes that bringing people together and giving everyone the opportunity to be included is what makes any organization, and any society, stronger. Current projects include continuing his work spreading the word about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including universal broadband access for all. He also collects pandemic stories and research on teaching best practices, while encouraging students to participate in a global experience.
Scholar holds memberships with Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Society, Diversity Leadership Alliance, Achilles International, Universal Broadband Committee and Are We There Yet ShapingEDU at ASU committees, Teaching Followers Courage, and Conscious Capitalism Arizona.
Scholar has been recognized as the Diversity Leadership Alliance Volunteer of the Year, and was awarded the Omicron Delta Kappa Community Commitment Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Award, Serious Play Gold Award for Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Game, and Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Pay if Forward Award. He was also awarded the CISA Faculty Mentor Award.
- Ed.D. Organizational Leadership, Argosy University, Pittsburgh, PA 2013
- M.B.A. Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business, CA 1999
- B.A. English, University of California-Santa Barbara1995
Scholar has presented research on the use of social media for academic retention, the effects of student excuses on faculty, and leveraging technology tools aka best practices for engaging discussions in asynchrounous online environments.
2015 Predicting Re-Enrollment for Online Learning Using Social Networking Websites. Canyon Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 3(2). Retrieved from https://cirt.gcu.edu/research/publication_presentation/gcujournals/cjis…
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PMG 321 | Project Leadership |
| PMG 321 | Project Leadership |
| PMG 321 | Project Leadership |
| PMG 423 | Project Strategic Analysis |
| PMG 423 | Project Strategic Analysis |
| PMG 423 | Project Strategic Analysis |
| PMG 494 | Special Topics |
| PMG 598 | Special Topics |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 381 | Org Leadership Capstone |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 240 | Intro to Project Management |
| OGL 240 | Intro to Project Management |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 520 | Social Psychological Perspecti |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 240 | Intro to Project Management |
| OGL 240 | Intro to Project Management |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 482 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar II |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
| OGL 320 | Foundations Project Management |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
| OGL 481 | Org Leadership Pro-Seminar I |
| OGL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
- Scholar, B. (2024, January 23). Marketing and Recruitment Workshop. ASU Global Education Office.
- Scholar, B. (2023, October 11). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. ASU Professional Development Conference-Virtual.
- Scholar, B. (2023, October 3). Marketing and Recruitment Workshop. ASU Global Education Office.
- Scholar, B. & Students. (2023, February 20). Israel Symposium. ASU Jewish Studies and Global Education Office.
- Scholar, B. (2022, March 29). Chore to Opportunity: Entrepreneurial Mindset Public Speaking. ASU’s Global Leadership Academy Scholar, B. (2022, March 27).
- The Power to Change. ASU’s Alpha Kappa Psi Monthly Meeting.
Scholar, B., Alison, A. (March 17, 2022). Broadband Advocacy. Consumer Reports: Broadband Hub Meeting-Arizona Week 5, Virtual.
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Scholar, B. (2022, February 24). Course Design: Hybrid & Asynchronous Learning Best Practices. Fierce Technology: About Higher Education: Helping Faculty Navigate Top Challenges In this New Blending Learning Environment.
- Scholar, B. (2022, February 22-23). Digital Belonging Action Team. ShapingEDU Pente Pitch Challenge. Awarded $500.
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Scholar, B. (2021, July). The Power to Change. ACT-W: Advancing the Careers of Technical Womxn.
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Scholar, B. (2021, May 17-28). Small Teaching: Building Community in the Online Classroom. Perusall Exchange 2021.
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Scholar, B. (2021, January 19, February 17 and 18). The Power to Change. SUNA Virtual Summit.
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Scholar, B. (2020, November 17). Student, Faculty and Admin Engagement (Panelist). Student Universe, Virtual on Zoom.
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Scholar, B. (2020, October 11). Small Business Struggles and COVID-19 (Panelist). Famela and Friends, San Diego, CA. https://omny.fm/shows/famela-and-friends/famela-and-friends-10-11-20
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Scholar B. & Baker, A. (2020, September 9). GACP 20-21: Best Practices for Facilitating Inclusive Online/Hybrid Environments (Co-Presenter). Arizona State University, Virtual.
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Scholar, B (2020, May 28). What Now: Study Abroad Round Table Discussion (Facilitator). Student Universe, Virtual on Zoom.
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 15). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 4: Incorporating Responsive Strategies. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6…
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 14). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 3: Leading with Consciousness. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6…
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 13). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 2: Crafting Culturally Responsive Environments. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6…
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Scholar, B. & Klug, R. (2020, May 12). ASU Faculty & Staff Webinar: Creating Culturally Responsive Online Environments Part 1: Understanding Inclusivity, Equality and Equity. ASU. Tempe, AZ. https://player.mediaamp.io/p/U8-EDC/qQivF4esrENw/embed/select/media/hk6…
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Scholar, B. (2020, April 9). Building Intercultural Competence (director/producer). Diversity Leadership Alliance, Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. & Lake, B. (2020, April 3). Leveraging Technology Tools for Discussions. CISA at ASU Online Teaching Workshops, Tempe, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2020, March 30). Strategies for Online Group Assignments. CISA at ASU Online Teaching Workshops, Tempe, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2020, March 28). Businesses Surviving COVID-19 (Panelist). Authentically You: Empower Your Way to Success, San Diego, CA. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/authenticallyyou/id/137…
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Scholar, B. (2019, September 21). The Teamwork Puzzle. Presentation at 8th Annual Arizona Multicultural Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, August 5). Diversity & Inclusion: Let’s Talk About Gender Identity. Presentation at Benchmark in Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, February 16). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at Lead and Empower Conference in San Diego, CA.
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Scholar, B. (2019, February 8). Reconceptualizing Study Abroad: Perspectives from a New Kid on the Block, stepped in as discussion facilitator. Global Engagement Conference: Educating Global Citizens at Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ.
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Scholar, B. (2019, January 10). The Teamwork Puzzle. Presentation at Federally Employed Women Monthly Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scholar, B. & Lake, B. (2018). Leveraging Technology Tools to Facilitate Dynamic Online Discussions and Student Engagement. Presentation at International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Conference, October 13, 2018.
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Scholar, B. (2018, August 28). Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity 101. Presentation at Federal Bureau of Investigations, in Phoenix, AZ.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Results. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Annual Research Symposium, June 2, 2018.
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Scholar, B. (2018, April 25). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at Federally Employed Women Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2018). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Methodology. Poster presented at 3rd Annual ASU Learning Innovation Showcase, February 12, 2018.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2017). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Methodology. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Annual Research Symposium, June 3, 2017.
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Scholar, B. (2017). Dialogue…Matters! A Respectful Environment to Discuss Social Unrest. Diversity Leadership Alliance Workshop, February 23, 2017.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2017). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at 2nd Annual ASU Learning Innovation Showcase, January 11, 2017.
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Scholar, B. (2016, December 15). The Collaboration Puzzle. Presentation for Arizona Service Providers and the Workplace Collaborative.
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Scholar, B. (2016, November 1). Diversity: Creating Safe Places. Presentation at CCI Diversity & Inclusion Education Conference at Arizona State University
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at Grand Canyon University, Scholarship Day, August 17, 2016.
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Scholar, B. & Wessinger, C.M. (2016). Student Excuses: To Deceive or Inform: Purpose. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Research Symposium, June 4, 2016.
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Scholar, B. (2015). Leaders in the Classroom. Workshop Presentations presented at Grand Canyon University, December 2015.
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Scholar, B. (2014). Predicting Re-Enrollment for Online Learning Using Social Networking Websites. Canyon Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Paper presented at Grand Canyon University, Delta Mu Delta Honors Symposium, December 2, 2014.
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Scholar, B. (2013). Social Media and Online Retention: Predictors of Re-Enrollment, Social Integration, or Just for Fun. Poster presented at University of Phoenix, Research Symposium, June 15, 2013.
Omicron Delta Kappa Community Commitment Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Recipient 2022
Serious Play Gold-Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Game 2020
Diversity Leadership Alliance-Volunteer of the Year Award 2019
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Phoenix-Pay It Forward Award Recipient 2013
2022-2023 “Are We There Yet?” (Capturing the Evolving New Now in Learning), ShapingEDU
2021-2023 Teaching Followers Courage
2021-2023 Universal Broadband Committee, ShapingEDU
2020-2022 International Network for the Science of Team Science (Founding Member)
2018-Present Omicron Delta Kappa-Leadership Honor Society (Inaugural Member)
2011-Present Diversity Leadership Alliance
2017-Present Conscious Capitalism Arizona
2010-2020 Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Phoenix
2010-2017 Networking Employment and Training Professionals Association
2022-Present Matthew Meisel, Graduate Support, ODK, Professional
2022 Aaron Belbeck, Graduate School Recommendation, Scholarship Recommendation and General Support
2022 Xinyue Wang, OGL592-Master’s Thesis A Comprehensive Reivew of Leadership Development Efforts in Greater China
2022 Santiago Lampon, Graduate Support, Resume Development
2021-Present Karen Nafula Ofafa-Doctoral Class and Dissertation Mentoring
2021-Present Diana George, Graduate Academic Preparedness and Capstone Project Brainstorm
2020-Present Kara Burr, OGL 593 Capstone Project-Policy Shift: The Art of Culture and Safety Circle Diversity Program, Doctoral Studies
2020-Present Caleb Dyer, Professional Development-Leadership and Career Coaching, Resume Building, Ironman
2020-2022 Rachel Reed, OGL592-Master’s Thesis Improving Learning Outcomes in Online Learning with Peer Coaches: How Similarities Help Learners Make Meaning of Their Differences, Omicron Delta Kappa, Professional Development, Course Creation
2020-2021 Renee Bhatti-Klugg, Dissertation Concept Review
2009-Present Principal Consultant, Scholar Consulting, LLC
2007-2008 Chief Operating Office, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
2006-2007 Business Development, Preferred Mortgage Services, Inc.
2002-2006 Team Leader, Countrywide Financial Corporation
1997-2002 General Manager, LT Acquisition Corporation
1996-1997 Banking Center Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
1994-1996 Lead Teller Supervisor, First Interstate Bank
To the Profession
2022-2023 Advisory Board Member, Customer Experience Certificate Program at University of California, Irvine
2022 The League of Innovation Showcase Judge for Maricopa Community Colleges
2022 Peer Review, Wisdom in Crisis-International Leadership Association 24th Annual Conference Submissions
2021 Peer Review, A Perspective of Multicultural Education & Diversity-Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
2020 Subject Matter Expert, Study Abroad Roundtable: Student, Faculty and Admin Engagement-Student Universe
2020 Perusall Educator Panel
2020 Peer Review Maricopa Community College’s Chief Diversity Officer Job Template
2020 Subject Matter Expert, What Now: Study Abroad Round Table Facilitator-Student Universe
2020 Subject Matter Expert, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Simulation-E.I. Games
2017 Subject Matter Expert, Business Ethics Simulation-E.I. Games
To the University
Arizona State University
2022 General Studies Council, Vice Chair
2022 Feedback Fruits Curriculum Enhancement Pilot Program
2022 Noodle Factory Curriculum Enhancement Pilot Program
2020-Present General Studies Council, Literacy Sub-Committee (Chair 2020-Present)
2018-Present Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society (Faculty Advisor 2020-Present)
2019-2021 Conscious Capitalism Graduate Student Organization (Faculty Advisor)
2018-Present Global Advocacy Certificate Program (Presenter and Technical Assistance)
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
2022 CISA General Studies Workgroup Team
2022 CISA Emerging Professionals Mentor
2021-Present College Bylaws Task Force
2016-Present College Assembly
2018-2021 Academic and Grade Appeal Committee
Faculty of Leadership and Integrative Studies
2016-Present Organizational Leadership Curriculum Committee (Chair 2020-2022)
2016-2022 Curriculum Council (Chair 2019-2020)
2018-Present Wakonse Planning
2019-2020 Study Abroad Committee
2019-2020 Global Experience Certificate Task Force
2018-2019 Organizational Leadership Competency Task Force
2018-2019 Hiring Committee
2017-2018 Faculty Annual Review Committee
2016-Present Teaching Innovation Exchange
Grand Canyon University
2014-2016 Peer Classroom Reviewer
To the Community
Diversity Leadership Alliance
2020-Present Awards and Logistics Chair
2020-Present Director Producer of Monthly Webinars
2013-Present Education Committee
2011-Present Conference Committee
Networking Employment and Training Professionals Association
2015-2017 Board Member
2011-2012 Treasurer
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Phoenix
2012-2014 Treasurer
2012-2014 Board Member
Achilles International Phoenix
2022 Runner’s Den Pancake Run 5K Guide for Lucy (visually impaired)
2021-Present 3TV Participant Event Coordinator
2021 Rockin’ Robin 5K Coordinator
2019 Dinner in the Dark Fundraising Chair
2019 Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon Guide for Rylee (chariot pusher)
2017 Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon Guide for Angela (visually impaired)
2016 Hot Chocolate 15K Guide for Nicole (hearing impaired)
2016 New York City Marathon Guide for Jerry (visually impaired)
2016 Hippity Hop Marathon Guide for Larry (visually impaired)
2016 Mesa-Phoenix Marathon Guide for Larry (visually impaired)
2015 Los Angeles Marathon Guide for Alice (visually impaired)
2Gether We Live
2021-Present 3TV Participant Event Coordinator
2021 12 Hours of Pain Spinathon Photographer
2020 Mesa-Phoenix Half Marathon Guide for Rylee (chariot pusher)
2019 12 Hours of Pain Spinathon Photographer
2019 Splash and Dash Swim Support for Shawn
2019-Present 12 Hours of Pain Spinathon Photographer
Conscious Capitalism Arizona
2019-Present Program Committee
Community Volunteering
2022 Packages from Home
2021-Present Covid Vaccine Administration Site Volunteer
2019-Present 2Gether We Live Team
2014-2016 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2015-Present Achilles International Phoenix
2015-2022 Ironman Arizona
Scholar Consulting, LLC– Phoenix, AZ-Principal Consultant Provides organizations with guidance needed to be efficient and viable, while pursuing their mission; projects have included assisting organizations with leadership, operations, policy, fiscal and data management, and marketing support.
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County – Greensburg, PA-Chief Operating Officer
[Encourages local residents to be philanthropists; provides grants to the community and serves as a community leader]
Preferred Mortgage Services, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA-Businesss Devlopment/Office Manager
[Consults with mortgage servicers in strategic business issues to realize operation and profitability improvements.]
Countrywide Financial Corporation – Simi Valley, CA-Team Leader
[International financial services company, focused on real estate financing]
LT Acquisition Corporation – Sherman Oaks, CA-General Manager
[Restaurant chain based in Los Angeles, California]