I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Leadership Development and Professional Studies in the College of Education at Troy University, Alabama. My research interest focuses on the intersection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the emerging field of Global Leadership. My current study uses an explanatory sequential mixed methods design to investigate the orientations of Western and Asian business students towards the topics of CSR and responsible leadership to see how they influence their conceptualization of responsible global leadership. One of my long-term goals is to become a certified expert in the mixed methods research approach. I aim to advance the field of responsible global leadership and CSR as a researcher and professor at an academic institute and develop the next generation of global leaders.

Before embarking on my Ph.D. journey in global leadership, I proudly served as a Civil Affairs Officer in the U.S. Army. During my time in the military, I had the privilege of working in conflict-affected regions, where I was responsible for managing military-to-civil relations and fostering positive communication with diverse stakeholders.

Teaching

As an experienced educator and subject matter expert, I have delivered graduate-level lectures and instruction to U.S. Army students on the Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) common core curriculum, as well as the Advanced Operations and Warfighting Course (AOWC) curriculum.

In addition, I have played an active role as a committee member in support of the Command & General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) Master of Military Art and Science (MMAS) thesis program. Through my contributions, I have helped to facilitate the successful completion of high-quality research projects by military graduate students, enabling them to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills and make valuable contributions to the field.