DBA Cohort 5

Background As a first-generation college student, Curtis attended UNC Charlotte to earn his Bachelor of Arts focusing on Political Science. Afterwards, he spent over a decade in financial services, providing investment guidance and education to those working in the non-profit sector. As a manager, he coaches and mentors a team of financial service consultants by […]

Background Anu Raina is currently the Director of Information Technology for Purdue Pharma LP.  She has a diverse 20+ year career within the pharmaceutical industry with experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and IT. Her education includes undergraduate degrees in Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, as well as Master of Business Administration and Master Certificate in […]

Background Corey M. Shores, PMP, is the Human Resource (HR) Director for all Nuclear Electronics Technicians in the U.S. Navy’s submarine force. Currently, he represents his constituents at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Millington, TN. He obtained a Master of Science in Operations Management and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology. As […]

Background Camelia Taheri is a bilingual global branding and business development faculty and consultant. After working with not-for-profit entities and multilateral organizations in Latin America, she obtained a Master in International Business from the University of Florida to be exposed to global experiences. Once in the U.S., she managed well-recognized prestige brands and multicultural teams […]

Background Kerrie A. Williams, CPA, MACC, is a practicing public accountant in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She obtained a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As a CPA, she assists her team in performing reviews, compilations, and tax preparations for individual clients and companies. Kerrie is interested in pursuing […]

Background Zez “Z” Zawolo is a combat military veteran with 23 years of service in the United States Army. During his military service, he completed three combat tours, one to Iraq and two to Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Z culminated his military service as an Assistant Professor of […]