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JWMI Faculty Bios
Joseph Anderson - Managerial Economics
In 1992, Joe co-founded the International Radiosurgery Association, which provides patients with information on the
clinical and surgical options available in the treatment of neurological conditions.
He is also an affiliated speaker with Innovative Healthcare Speakers, Inc., a national healthcare speakers' bureau located
in Bozeman, Montana. His academic interests are in the areas of healthcare economics, healthcare policy reform, and in
the study of international healthcare delivery systems in selected international markets.
Joe has a terminal degree from Penn State University. His son is a current JWMI student.
Karen Barnes – Marketing in the Global Environment
Karen brings over twenty years of business experience in the fields of marketing, management, and recruiting. Karen
served as the Global Marketing Director for Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Consulting, a global IT and management
consulting firm. In this role, she built and managed international teams who were responsible for implementing global
marketing strategies. In addition, Karen founded and managed a medical recruiting company, which grew to be
national, supporting clients in all 50 states. She currently serves as Marketing Director at the University of Virginia,
where she is developing strategies to drive enrollment growth in new and existing markets.
Karen has an MBA in Multinational Marketing from The Wharton School of Business, and an undergraduate degree from
Villanova University. Karen serves as Marketing Expert and teaches under the mentorship of Dr. Mario Barrett.
Mario Barrett – Leadership in the 21st
Century and Capstone
Mario Barrett has over twenty years of experience with organizations such as the United States Air Force and Verizon
Communications.
Currently, Mario is CEO of The Barrett Center for Leadership Development, a global leadership and organizational
development firm. Mario is an author, frequent speaker, and blogger on leadership and organizational change issues.
Mario has a PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University, an MS in Organizational
Leadership from Mercy College, and BS in Organizational Management from Nyack College.
Samer Batarseh – Marketing in the Global Environment
Sam has 15 years of experience in the software and hardware industries in areas related to management, financial
analysis, product marketing, logistics, supply chain, distribution, market development, events, and product launches.
Sam has been teaching undergraduate and graduate business courses at a few colleges and universities online and in
California. He is a keynote speaker and has presented at many national and international conferences. Sam’s
contributions appear in two different textbooks. He is a judge at the International Collegiate Business Strategy
Competition and a reviewer for the Journal of Transformative Leadership and Policy.
Sam has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, an MBA in Finance, and B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Jeff Brooks – Financial Management I
Jeff Brooks has applied his Finance and Accounting expertise to become a successful global executive, business leader,
and educator who is passionate about developing people to perform at their best! Jeff is currently an executive at The
Procter & Gamble Company and an Adjunct Professor at the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University.
Jeff has 26 years of professional experience at The Procter & Gamble Company where he has been the Global CFO of
two separate multi-billion dollar divisions (Prestige and Pet Care) and has had operational roles in several U.S. locations
and three international locations (Poland, Switzerland, and Singapore). During his tenure, Jeff led several transformative
M&A projects including the company’s biggest acquisition (Gillette), their two biggest divestitures (Pharmaceuticals and
Pet Care), and renegotiation of their biggest alliance (with Sanofi-Aventis). In 2014 Jeff began working for JWMI as an
educator in Financial Acumen. In 2015 Jeff became an Adjunct Professor teaching Financial Analysis I.
Jeff earned his Master of Science in Industrial Administration (Krannert Scholar honors) and Bachelor of Science in
Management (with Highest Distinction) at Purdue University in 1988.
Timothy Callaghan – Financial Management II
Timothy Callaghan is a former Director of Verizon Wireless, a consultant, researcher and teacher. Shortly after leaving
Verizon Wireless, he completed his doctoral degree in business management specializing in organizational leadership.
He works as a consultant in the tax field specializing in compliance and tax research. He has over thirty years of
experience in tax, accounting, project management and finance at many of the Fortune 100 business organizations.
Tim has a Doctorate in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, an MBA in Finance from St. John’s
University, an M.S. in Information Systems from NYU and a B.S. in Business from St. Francis College.
Richard Chua – Operations Management
Richard Chua is a book author, keynote speaker, and lean six sigma master black belt. Richard is an independent trainer
and consultant helping executives in companies design, control and improve products, services, processes and quality
systems. His successes have been published as cover stories in ASQ’s Six Sigma Forum and Quality Progress magazines.
He co-authored the 5th edition of Juran’s Quality Planning & Analysis (McGraw-Hill), a textbook used in business and
engineering schools, including Columbia University. In his prior position, he was Executive Vice President & Six Sigma
Practice Leader at the Juran Institute. Before that, he was a manager of Change Management Services at Andersen
Consulting (now Accenture). His professional contributions include serving on the Board of Examiners for Baldrige-
based state quality awards in Minnesota and Texas.
Richard holds a PhD in Business Administration (Operations Management) from The University of Minnesota, and a
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (BSIE with distinction) from Purdue.
DeRetta Cole – Leadership in the 21st
Century
DeRetta Cole, PhD, is the VP/Chief Human Resource Officer for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. In addition to human
resources responsibilities like compensation and benefits, compliance, training and development, and employment
policies, DeRetta brings an expansive, strategic talent management philosophy to the Y. She supports strategic board-
level initiatives and is a thought leader and contributor to the leadership team. Prior to being with Y, she was the VP of
Human Resources for First Data. Previously, DeRetta was Vice President of Human Resources for Turner Broadcasting
Systems supporting Global Technology Operations. Before joining Turner, DeRetta held leadership roles with Ernst &
Young, ADP, HomeGrocer.com and YUM Brand.
DeRetta received her undergraduate degree from University of Georgia, her Master’s in Business Administration from
Clark Atlanta University and her PhD in Adult Education from University of Georgia. She is a certified facilitator for the
Benchmark 360 assessment by the Center for Creative Leadership and is a qualified facilitator for the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI) and HOGAN Assessment. She currently serves as a board member to the Urban League of Atlanta and
Co-Chair of the Personnel committee, Chair of the Leadership Development MIG of International Leadership Association.

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DeRetta’s published work is as follows:
Cole, D. (2010). Courage under Fire: How Black Women have learned to survive in Corporate America (Doctoral
Dissertation). University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Cole, D. (Oct 2012). The Storm is Still Brewing; Leadership Challenges for Women Leaders and their Corporations: A Call
for Change in Leadership. Presented at the conference of International Leadership Association (ILA), Denver, CO.
Cole. D, Munley, A, Santana, L. (October 2013). Realities, Challenges and Leadership Resilience for the Female
Executive: Practices Revealed from across the Globe. Presented at the conference of International
Leadership Association (ILA), Montreal, Canada.
John Dorociak – Strategy
John Dorociak is an instructor and expert on organizational behavior, leadership, and strategy.
John is an award winning engineer and information technology specialist. He has published on the topics of Information
Technology to Organizational Strategy Alignment, contributed as Subject Matter Expert to Executive MBA Strategy, and
Executive Certificates on Strategy and Leadership. He has designed a New Faculty Orientation program used at the Jack
Welch Management Institute and served as the Strategy Course Lead.
John has led sessions and courses with many executives and students in several development and graduate degree
programs including Executive MBA, MBA, and post graduate Learning Certificates, Creating a Winning Strategy and
Becoming a Leader in the Online environment.
He earned a PhD in Business and an MS in Information Technology from Capella University, BSc in Mathematics from the
University of South Carolina, and a BSEET from Weber State University. In his research and consulting, he has worked
with organizations to improve their behavioral alignment to organizational goals, objectives, and strategy.
Steven Droll – Managerial Economics and New Business Ventures
Steven has served as Chief Financial Officer for numerous companies in the United States and overseas. He has
extensive knowledge in mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, risk management, financial analysis/planning and
organizational talent development. Most recently, Steven completed his doctorate studies (while working full-time) in
business. His dissertation addressed the appointment of foreign nationals to the Board of Directors of Chilean publicly-
traded companies.
Steven holds an Executive Doctorate in Business from Georgia State University, Master in International Business Studies
from University of South Carolina, and a BS in Financial Management from Clemson University.
Nancy K. Eberhardt – Business Communications and Ethics
Nancy K. Eberhardt, Chief Executive Officer of Pathwise Partners LLC, is an Executive Coach, leadership development and
strategic communications consultant, assisting senior executives with achieving breakthrough results they are
committed to causing in their organizations. She blogs about Uncommon Candor, Building Leadership and Velocity in
Organizations and has written a book of the same title. A former regional bank president, Nancy was responsible for a
number of successful mergers and $1 billion in customer relationships. She has served on the Boards of Directors for a
community bank, one of the first regional automatic payment systems, a social venture corporation, the only National
Park for the performing arts, major non-profit agencies and a baseball stadium authority.
Nancy holds an MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Old Dominion University and her Bachelors in
Psychology from Virginia Wesleyan College. She also holds a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown
University.
Lily M. Garcia— People Management
Ms. Garcia serves as Sr. Associate General Counsel for the Strayer University Corporation. Prior to joining Strayer, Ms.
Garcia practiced law at Clearspire Law Co. and Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells). Additionally, she was Director of
Human Resources for the Washington Post, Newsweek Interactive, the former publisher of Washingtonpost.com,

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Newsweek.com and Slate Magazine. Lily has written for The Washington Post on the subject of workplace issues and she
has been a Sr. Employee Relations Consultant with Employment Practices Solutions, Inc. and is a member of the Board of
the District of Columbia Bar Association.
Lily received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia and her BA in English from Stetson University. She is
licensed to practice law in Colorado, the District of Columbia and Virginia and is also certified as a Senior Professional in
Human Resources.
Leo Giglio – Organizational Change and Culture
Specializing in Organizational Management and Development, Leo Giglio has thirty years of experience formulating
development strategies for companies of all sizes and industries. Dr. Giglio has developed “Organizational Behavior” and
“Strategic” applications for Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-sized companies, not-for-profits and government
agencies. He coaches and mentors executives on a regular basis, helping them anchor concepts to better plan and lead
their organizations.
Leo holds a PhD and MBA from the Graduate Center, City University of New York, an MS from Baruch College, and B.A.
in Psychology from NYU.
Ted Gorczyca – Operations Management
Ted Gorczyca has had the pleasure of teaching mathematics, management and marketing courses since 2012. Ted
comes to JWMI with over thirty years of corporate experience across a broad range of industries and disciplines. His
most recent work experience includes the pharmaceutical industry in primary and secondary market research, supply
chain/operations management and sales/account management. Other previous experience includes the automotive,
consumer appliances and aerospace industries in quality control/assurance, process improvement and project
management. He was also a partner in a small business involved with non-destructive test equipment.
Ted holds a DBA from Nova Southeastern University, MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, MS in
Statistics from Rutgers Graduate School, and Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Kirstin Leighton-Lucas – Business Communication and Ethics
Kirstin has been teaching online in graduate, undergraduate, and M.B.A. programs for well over 15 years in topics
including Politics of Leadership, Communications, Informational Management, Administration and Accountability, Legal
Administrative Management, Global Economics, Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Business Writing and
Correspondence. She additionally enjoys working on curriculum development and course building, as well as, assisting
students through her role as Lead Writing Coach.
Kirstin's background includes work at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital, as well as, a number of positions as ghostwriter,
writer, and research assistant on topics ranging from Sexual Assault Policy, Modern Day Application of the Insanity
Defense, Family Law, and Gender and Psychology. She, also, has enjoyed working in the legal field in the areas of
Probate, Real Estate, Guardianships, and Patent Law. Additional she works as a content and course writer in Blackboard
for academic institutions. She has also served on curriculum advisory boards, and acted as a course leader in academic
programs.
Kirstin attended Choate Rosemary Hall where she graduated with Honors in History and Social Sciences. She then
earned her Bachelor's from Jones Hopkins University in Humanistic Area Studies with an emphasis in Writing Seminars
and English Literature, with a minor in Psychology. Her Juris Doctorate is from Washington College of Law at American
University. She has also completed coursework towards a M.S. in Public Policy, including the Comparative Justice
Institute in Great Britain and the Netherlands.
Kirstin lives in Washington, DC with her husband and sons. In her free time she shows art professionally, nationally and
internationally working in the area of Geometric Abstractionism.

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Michelle Manganaro, Ph.D. – Business Communication and Ethics
Dr. Michelle Manganaro joined Strayer University in 2014 teaching for the Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI).
Educationally, she earned in 1994 a Bachelors in English from UMASS/Boston; a 1999 Masters in Teaching at Simmons
College; and a 2009 Ph.D. in Management and Organizational Leadership from the School of Advanced
Studies, University of Phoenix.
Her career has included school leadership, State grant-writing, Organization consultation, Board of Director
membership, and various professional writings. Her graduate level teaching includes Organizational Theory,
Management/Leadership, Writing, and Communications. Online college teaching and course writing experiences
include Norwich University in Vermont, Columbia Southern University in Alabama, Waldorf College in
Iowa, and the University of Phoenix in Arizona. Since 2001, she has published peer-reviewed articles, worked as a
course-writer, and been the recipient of teaching awards. She has also been a presenter of professional trainings in her
home state of Massachusetts.
Dr. Manganaro's recent research presentations include the Association of Leadership Educator (ALE) in Texas, the
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in California, and the American Society of Business and
Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS) in Nevada.
Ralph Masi- Leadership in the 21st
Century
Ralph has over 35 years’ experience as a senior leader and manager, both on active military duty and in the private
sector, in addition to his teaching career which spans 20 years of part time and full appointment. Following his
retirement from military service in 2002, through 2012, he conceived and led major defense studies as senior scientist
and project director for a Research and Development Center (RAND Corporation).
Ralph earned his PhD from the University of Illinois, and Master’s degree from Texas A&M.
Terrie Pellitteri— Financial Management and Managerial Economics
Terrie Pellitteri has held multiple business roles throughout her career focusing primarily on business analytics and
management at multimillion-dollar companies. She currently serves as Vice President of Accounting and Administration
for an agricultural labor consulting firm in Georgia.
Terrie holds a DBA in Information Systems from Argosy University. Her dissertation examined human-computer
interactions and dashboard development to facilitate the utilization and comprehension of corporate and accounting
data. Her MBA and BA in Accounting were both earned at Valdosta State University.
Emad Rahim – Marketing in a Global Environment
Emad Rahim is an award winning author, educator, entrepreneur and community leader. Emad co-founded three
successful management firms in New York and helped to establish the Annual CNY Inclusion Conference.
Emad was recently recognized as an Empact Honorary for his entrepreneurial services at the United Nations
Headquarters and in 2012 was invited to attend the Empact Summit at the White House and the US Chambers of
Commerce in Washington DC. In 2011 he was awarded the 40 Under Forty Business Leader Award by Syracuse
University and the Syracuse Business Journal and the Certified Manager of the Year Award from ICPM and James
Madison University. He has published over 40 articles in academic journals and has presented internationally.
Emad holds a D.M. in Organizational Development and Change Management from Colorado Technical University, a M.S.
in Business Management, a M.S. in Project Management, and a B.S. in Nonprofit & Community Management from SUNY
Empire State College.
Victor Ramos – People Management
Victor Ramos is active as a business research practitioner and entrepreneur. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the
Strategic Federal Credit Union, a front line leader at Raytheon Company (a fortune 500 Multinational Corporation) and
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He is a published author, corporate business educator, retired United States Army Officer, and recipient of numerous
national business awards. Victor has a PhD in Philosophy in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden
University, MBA from Strayer University, and a BA from Southern Illinois University.
Mark Robinson – Marketing in the Global Environment
Mark Robinson is the author of the forthcoming book, “Marketing Big Oil: Brand Lessons from the World’s Largest
Companies” to be published in 2014 by Palgrave Macmillan, and is the Founder and CEO of Capitol Hill Communications,
LLC which helps companies successfully navigate the politics of Washington, DC. His work experience includes long
tenures in marketing and communications at both Mobil Oil Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation. For the last 8
years, Mark served as the Global Marketing and Communications Leader for Deloitte’s Global Energy and Resources
practice.
Mark holds a PhD in International Business Management from the International School of Management in New York and
an MBA in Marketing from Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia.
Michael Robinson - Leadership in the 21st
Century
Michael Robinson has over nine years of experience as an Organizational Development /Human Capital Manager
working with clients in both the private and public sectors. His areas of expertise include: Change Management, Training
and Development, Survey Research, Design, and Analysis, Leadership Development, and Strategy Development. His
research interests include the following areas: Mindfulness and Identity Development among Emerging Adults and
Employee Wellbeing and Happiness.
Michael holds a Doctorate from George Washington University in Human Development and Organizational Learning, an
MBA from Western Carolina University, and a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte.
Rachel Robinson - Organizational Change and Culture
Rachel Robinson has 15 years of professional experience and expertise across several disciplines including: change
management, leadership, higher education (administration and institutional advancement), adult learning theory,
organizational development and human resources. Shortly after leaving the corporate sector Rachel pursued her passion
for teaching and became a full-time professor and entrepreneur. Prior to teaching fulltime she was Director of
Education, Communication, & Change Management at a large public healthcare organization.
Rachel has her doctorate from the Wharton School and the Graduate School of Education at the University of
Pennsylvania. Her dissertation was nominated for AERA’s dissertation of the year. She also has a M.Ed. from the Work-
Based Learning Leadership Executive Program (CLO) at the University of Pennsylvania, and a M.S. in Educational
Leadership and Conflict Resolution from Florida International University, and a B.S. in Advertising & International
Marketing from the University of Florida.
Gina Rollings - Business Communications and Ethics
Gina is a human capital strategy consultant with expertise in large-scale organizational change initiatives and crisis
mitigation. Currently an independent practitioner, she served as a Subject Matter Expert for two Big Four Firms leading
both national and international engagements. The majority of her work has been for Fortune 500 clients.
Gina holds a PhD and MA in Organizational Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology, an MA in
Communication from San Jose State University, and a BA in Journalism from the University of Georgia.
Alfred Sanders – Financial Management II
Alfred Sanders is a principal with SunGard Consulting Services responsible for their corporate finance and financial
systems consulting practice. His background includes being the CFO for the Benefit Companies, a director with
BearingPoint Consulting and KPMG Consulting, the director of global finance operations for Clearstream Bank, and
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Mr. Sanders has an MIM in international finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management, an MBA in finance
from Arizona State University, a MS Tax from Taft University, a BSBA in accounting from California State University, Los
Angeles, and he is currently completing his Doctorate in Business Administration at Taft University. He is a certified and
licensed CPA, a registered investment advisor, licensed insurance broker, and certified on multiple financial systems.
Paul Serluco – Managerial Economics
Paul Serluco is a corporate money manager with over thirty years’ experience in the finance function. As a Business
Manager with the Boeing Company, he had primary responsibility for developing and managing multiple billion-dollar
U.S. Department of Defense contracts.
Prior to launching Arrant Management Group, he was Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of a $15 million a
year award-winning financial publications firm in Orlando, Florida. In this position, he managed all financial operations
including SEC reporting, budgeting, forecasting and investor relations, as well as administrative functions. He was also
instrumental in raising capital for the firm. Mr. Serluco has also co-authored two books (Public School Emergency
Preparedness and Crisis Management Plan – published by Roman and Littlefield and Capital Planning and Investment
Control (CPIC) – The Definitive Guide to Completing the OMB Exhibit 300 – published by Government Horizons, Inc.) and
has written numerous articles in support of Homeland Security publications.
Mr. Serluco holds a M.A. and B.B.A. in Economics and Finance from Temple University and a Program Management
Certification from the Defense Systems Management College.
John Shaw – Financial Management I
John Shaw brings over 23 years of senior corporate leadership in Finance and Accounting experience to the Jack Welch
Management Institute. During his time at Procter and Gamble, John led Corporate Finance organizations with
responsibilities across functions (including Sales, Product Supply and Marketing) for both domestic and global Business
Units. He is known as a collaborative partner that effectively used financial data, analysis, and insights to drive better
business decisions. John also brings a passion for helping others build their skills and achieve their full potential. As part
of this mission, he has developed and delivered a number of corporate training programs at P&G, and also teaches
weekly in local community organizations.
John holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BBA in Accounting from Western Michigan
University. In addition, John is certified as a CMA (Certified Management Accountant). He teaches under the
mentorship of Dr. Terrie Pellitteri.
Denis Tocci – Leadership in the 21st
Century
Denis Tocci has served as an entrepreneur and business owner, consultant, academic leader and Army Captain. Shortly
after leaving the Army as a Captain, he started two successful retail businesses. Denis has published several articles and
serves as a practice management and marketing consultant for surgeons.
As chief strategist, Denis was instrumental in creating a surgical joint venture with a government hospital in Uzbekistan.
While there he also facilitated the development of a food processing joint venture. As these organizations became self-
sufficient, he relocated to the US where he served as President of a Foundation and VP for a private college. His research
specialization and consulting practice is focused on virtual teaming, organizational development, change management,
and strategies designed to increase revenue production and stakeholder satisfaction.
Denis has a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, MS in Systems/Project Management from
University of Southern California, and a B.S. in Psychology from Colorado State University. .
Brian Tomlin – Business Communications and Ethics
Brian Tomlin brings a diverse career and 18 years as a college professor and attorney to JWMI.
Brian began his professional career as a newspaper reporter and received journalism awards in North Carolina and
Maryland before leaving for law school. His teaching and trial lawyer careers took off together in 1996. He has now

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completed an estimated 90 jury trials and taught approximately 2,500 undergraduate students at North Carolina A&T
State University and Elon University.
Brian attended University of Virginia on a football scholarship, majored in Rhetoric and Communication Studies and was
named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic-Athletic Honor Roll. He received his J.D., cum laude, from North
Carolina Central and M.Ed. in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Mariana Valdes-Fauli - People Management
Mariana Valdes-Fauli is a Senior Managing Director with the E2B division of Strayer Education, Inc. Her current role
involves development and implementation of employee training for large corporations including management and soft
skills training programs as well as coaching-based performance management programs. She previously was Senior Vice
President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer for Strayer University where she led all learning and
development, recruiting, employee relations, and human resources initiatives for the 5,000-employee
organization. Prior to joining Strayer University in 2008, Mariana served as special assistant to the vice president of
student affairs and ombudsperson at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., serving nearly 15,000 students.
Mariana has a JD from the University of Florida College of Law, a MS in Human Resources Development from Villanova
University, a BA from Smith College, and current SPHR certification.
Dr. Natalie N. Walker, DBA, MBA, PHR – Managerial Economics
Dr. Natalie N. Walker is a finance and accounting MBA graduate of Florida A&M University, School of Business and
Industry, Tallahassee, Florida and a DBA graduate of Keiser University. Her passion for education and achievement are
exemplified in her own life strategy. She stands as a leader and role model for other students, young professionals, and
community members.
Natalie’s professional affiliations are the following: National Association of Black Accountants, National Association of
Black MBA’s, National Association of Hispanic MBA’s, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting and
the Society of Human Resource Managers.
As a result of her academic and professional achievements, she has been honored by many organizations throughout
her scholastic career, such as Papa John Corporation, NAACP, Thurgood Marshall/Booz Allen, AICPA, National Urban
League, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Hispanic College Fund, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Educational Foundation, Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Congressional Black Caucus, Bill Gates Foundation, Citizens Foundation of America, National
Association of Black Accountants, Institute of Management Accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Florida State Board
of Accountancy, Government Finance Officers Association, Council of Logistics Management, National Highway Institute,
Delores Auzenne Fellowship, Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and National Association of Black MBA’s.
Natalie was honored by Target Corporation and the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute for her service to the
African-American and Hispanic Communities. Natalie has served the Orlando community through various civic
organizations.
Natalie has been employed with several Fortune 100 companies including Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pricewaterhouse
Coopers, JP Morgan Chase, IBM and Office Depot. She is currently a professor in the area of business, finance and
accounting. Her research interest are pastoral leadership, women and leadership, and personal leadership theory.
Richard (Rick) Wallace – People Management
Richard Wallace is an innovative leader and expert in organizational management, organizational development, change
management, knowledge management and talent management. Richard is a retired USAF Colonel with extensive
experience in international negotiations. He has been a senior executive in both the private and public sectors and
currently leads an internal consulting organization within the Federal Aviation Administration. His experience in two
global organizations involved transforming both the learning and HR functions. He is a respected member of the

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Association of Managers of innovation – a leading edge group of innovation practitioners from across business and
government.
Richard holds a DSc in Engineering Management (knowledge management and innovation) from the George Washington
University, an MS in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University and a BS in Political Science from
the USAF Academy.