DBA

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 Octavia is a Certified Public Accountant working for Cherry Bekaert in the Charlotte Market. Octavia joined Cherry Bekaert after 5 years at PwC in the Private Company Services (PCS) practice. She attended North Carolina A&T State University where she met her husband, DJ. Octavia obtained her master’s at Michigan State University. Growing up in […]

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 Keondra earned her baccalaureate degree in English from George Mason University and her Master’s of Business Administration from Averett University. She is currently the Executive in Residence, Director of the Passport to Professional Success Program, and Management Lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Her previous work experience includes working as a […]

Background Yvonne is a recent graduate (December 2021) of the MBA Healthcare Management program at Fayetteville State University. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Florida State University in 1999.  She is also an Army Veteran that served as an MP, and worked in higher education for 15 years. Yvonne’s most recent career […]

Background Joseph Mulla is originally from a suburb outside of Chicago, and has lived in North or South Carolina for the last 18 years.  Joe joined the Marine Corps after high school and spent nine years on active duty working on aviation electronics. His post-military career includes career & financial counseling to military members leaving […]

Background Michael is an experienced information technology and operations leader with over 20 years of experience. In the past, Michael has worked for various multinational companies in the banking, sports gaming and fintech industries. He has held various senior management and leadership positions including chief technology officer, global chief information officer and chief operations officer. […]

Background Randell Nairn is the Finance Manager for Narrative 4, Inc. She is responsible for the accounting and financial operations of this international non-profit organization which aims at building empathy amongst youth. Prior to this, she worked for Aramark Higher Education for eight years in various capacities, with her most advanced role being the Director […]

Background Blaine Nashold attended University of Delaware in Newark where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, then continued on to earn a Master of Business Administration.  His personal interests include ice hockey, golf, yoga, theatre, guitar, cooking, staying active within his church and traveling with his wife, son and dog. Blaine’s reasons for pursuing […]

Background A native North Carolinian, I became interested in healthcare as a result of the events from 9/11.  I received my Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Queens University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from UNC Charlotte and a Master’s in Business Administration from Wake Forest University.  Currently, I am a Senior Analyst for […]