Lecturer of Business Management. Courses include Organization and Management Theory, Leadership Strategies, Business Communication, International Business, and Sustainability in the 21st Century.

My interest is to encourage my students to become active in the World Affairs Council. The next generation leaders should experience not only the how’s and what’s of the world – they should also experience the why’s.

2008 – present, Member SAE International Sections Board, California Representative; Chair Global InitiativesVice Chair Education 2007 – present, Chair, 2006- 2007, Senior Vice Chair 2005-2006, Vice Chair - Meeting and Tours 2005, member since 1995• Outcomes:o Expanded SoCal SAE inter-association collaboration with Indian, Hispanic, and women engineering associations, National Hot Rod Association, Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix, Boeing, Honeywell, and Northrop Grumman.o SoCal SAE Section recognized by SAE International as a leader with showcasing its collegiate partners

International Business Operations and Management: Strategy The course assesses the impact of “globalization” of products and markets as well as the various opportunities and challenges it presents for a firm engaged in international business including operational strategy, regional economic integration, politics of international trade, and foreign direct investment.

Business Management and Legal Programs; Global Business Skills: Planning and Negotiating Strategies Develop expertise in building long-term international business relationships that are mutually beneficial and profitable.

Researched the broad implications of "green" ports from the perspective of the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. Outcomes included study on "Why do some ports decide to go "green" but others don't?

Serve on Board of Directors and liaised with Shareholders and investors for specialty vehicle company manufacturing anti-pollution and performance products.

A carbon management education program www.co2ti.com

Mixed-signal Class D audio amplifier module manufacturing company targeting motor vehicle, home entertainment and multimedia markets, international/ domestic OEM’s and Tier One suppliers. •Responsible for managing overall corporate and administrative operations •Served on Board of Directors and liaised with Shareholders and investors.•Outcomes:oReduced manufacturing costs by 50% which improved market position of products through bid process. oCustomer base included automotive (Ford-Visteon, General Motors-Delphi, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Fiat, Hyundai, Alpine), home entertainment audio aftermarket (Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood, Eastech, Samsung, SRS Labs, BGW) and computer aftermarket (Porrazzo, Philips).oRecognized by Inland Empire Small Business Development Program as a leading technology firm in Southern California for 2000.

•Conducted a multi-year international assessment for the Australian Trade Commission for automotive Tier One and aftermarket opportunities for Australian companies in North and South America – Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.•Liaison government officials and industry organizations to define governmental regulatory issues including tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, financial and import climate to position Australian suppliers advantage of business development opportunities in the Americas• Outcomes:oThe Australian government established a 5-year comprehensive automotive OEM and aftermarket strategy used throughout the USA, Canadian, Mexican, and Brazilian automotive industries.o30 Australian companies entered the Americas market within three years as a result of the industry introductions producing estimated revenue of USD60MMoAdditional 3 year funding for Australian Trade Commission’s Detroit OfficeoCurrently used as “Best Practice” for the automotive industry

International Motor Vehicle Association -- Managed and coordinated government relations including advocating to state legislators, public agencies, industry, and community leaders throughout the United States. • Represented and testified on behalf of the automotive industry to local, state, regional, and industry specific legislative and regulatory committees on economic impact of legislation/regulation to automotive aftermarket businesses and hobbyists. • Liaised with state and federal agencies and provided fiscal details and procedural implications of pending legislation, regulations, or administrative actions affecting the automotive industry.