DBA Cohort 8

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 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 Tony Brown completed his Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in finance at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. While working at The Garage Shop Performance Fabrication, he decided to continue his studies at Queens and completed a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in cybersecurity management. Outside of school, Tony continued […]

Background Jordan is a resident of East Tennessee and works as the operations director for Bristol Lifestyle Recovery. In this position, he helps manage and facilitate the delivery of substance use recovery services for a population of over 120 on-site individuals. As a key leader within the organization, he has played a crucial role in […]

Background Colby Carr holds a Master of Science in Finance and Economics from West Texas A&M University. Carr earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in English and statistics from Appalachian State University. Carr currently serves as a lecturer of finance within Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business. Prior to joining […]

Background Walter Jackson has degrees in theology from North-West and Pretoria Universities in South Africa as well as an MBA in International Business Management from the Lord Ashcroft Business School in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Walter has spent over two decades owning and operating businesses in Africa, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Middle East. […]

Background David is currently a global supply manager at SpaceX and has over 10 years of experience in supply chain logistics, procurement and purchasing. In his career journey, David has worked for major organizations like Amazon (across the United States and Europe), UPS and EssilorLuxottica to solve complex challenges related to transportation network design and […]

Background Dudley Meade is a science and business education professional with the Los Angeles Unified School District and has spent more than a decade teaching science and conducting research in science education in Canada and the United States. His research helped to improve science literacy in several high schools in Toronto and Los Angeles. Dudley […]

Background Erin has a strong track record of professional success and leadership in consultative sales for global real estate outsourcing contracts. She has worked on projects with large international footprints, focusing on facilities management, project management, employee experience services, occupancy planning, transaction management and lease administration. Erin has received recognition for her achievements, including being […]

Background Danielle’s commitment to “next is now” reflects her proactive approach to professional development and her dedication to driving positive change in the business landscape. She started her entrepreneurial journey at age 20 with a small tax office in Florence, South Carolina and has been in and out of the corporate workforce ever since. She […]