DBA

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 […]

Background Beatrice Ogbonna-Otu is a seasoned finance professional with experience in securities trading, investment strategies, financial analysis, risk management, investment strategies, budgeting and forecasting and corporate finance. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, she has consistently delivered excellent customer service to clients. Beatrice also has a thorough […]

Background Rasheed Temidayo Ogedengbe is a retired soldier and effective communicator with significant experience in developing financial and performance audit plans. His greatest strengths are strategic thinking, team building, conflict resolution, a forward-looking vision and anticipation of future needs. This has enabled him to be both a strategic leader and team player that can work […]

Background Olusola Omosaiye (Sola) is a native of North Carolina. He earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Florida International University and an MBA with a concentration in General Management from Meredith College. Sola provides engineering leadership at Amazon.com, Inc., serving as a fintech professional based out of North Carolina. Sola moved to North Carolina […]

Background Daisy Ortiz Berger is originally from the Bronx, New York, and currently lives in River Edge, New Jersey, with her husband Robert and children Maxon and Mikaylee. Daisy’s extensive marketing career includes both the automotive and financial services industries. At Ford Motor Company, she was a Marketing Manager for Ford International Operations covering Puerto […]

Background “Darden,” as he is known by his colleagues, friends and family, specializes in the intersection of entrepreneurship, social movements and sexual and gender identities within entrepreneurial ecosystems. With a strong focus on research methodology, Darden’s work examines how marginalized entrepreneurs psychologically navigate the venture entry process (i.e. fear of failure, guilt and shame proneness). […]