DBA

Background Fatma is a diverse healthcare professional who has practiced dentistry overseas in Cairo, Egypt. She received her Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine at Ain Shams University and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, PA. Fatma has extensive experience in healthcare process improvement leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodology. She […]

Background Jennifer Adelhardt is a seasoned leader with nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry. As a senior director of experience product management at TIAA, Jen leads a team of product managers in the development of customer-centric, end-to-end solutions focused on creating cohesive, easy and delightful experiences for users. Her leadership style […]

Background Tchalim holds a Bachelor of Economics and International Finance from the University of Kara in Togo, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the American Public University System and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is fluent in French and Kabyè. Tchalim is a budget analyst and Presidential […]

Background Magbor Atem, PMP, MSc, CSM is a hands-on project manager and Analytics Consultant at Atrium Health. Previously in her career, Magbor owned and operated a UK Based Consulting firm and led international IT application projects. She consulted with the Commonwealth Business Council. Magbor is a PMP certified project management professional and certified Scrum Master. […]

Background Arian leads Security Strategy, Operations and Solutions at Capital One. This includes overseeing teams running Security Technology, Executive Protection, Threat Management, Intelligence, Travel Security and the Global Security Operations Center. Prior to joining Capital One, Arian spent nearly 24 years at Bank of America where she served in numerous roles stretching from retail to […]

Background Avie Banks, a native of North Carolina, gained a B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and subsequently gained a dual MBA/MHA from Pfeiffer University. Avie has over 20 years of experience in several roles within pharmaceutical research and currently serves as the executive director, development operations at PPD, […]

Background Dr. Katrice Branner is currently the President of Branner Consulting, LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the firm offers small business operations management services covering process improvement consulting, coaching, and training. In addition, she is a part of the faculty at UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business in the Business Information Systems and Operations […]

Background Vivian received a Master of Science in Technical Communication from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Wales in the United Kingdom. Vivian brings over 10 years of professional experience, having worked in five different countries around the world. Her professional […]

Background Originally from Costa Rica, Oscar Barzuna moved to North Carolina in 2010 in order to further his business education via an MBA at Gardner-Webb University. Oscar earned his bachelor’s in accounting from Universidad de Costa Rica. For over a decade, he has expanded his professional expertise in accounting, finance and higher education. Oscar has been […]

Background Alan Bernardo is a Global Commercial Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Currently, he works with high priority clients to improve the value exchange and business impact on engagements through commercial constructs. He obtained an MBA in Supply Chain Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business. As a Global Commercial Leader, he is responsible for developing […]