As a visiting assistant professor at Roanoke College, I teach organizational behavior, leadership and ethics, and marketing courses to undergraduate students in the Business Administration and Economics Department. I have a DBA from Johnson & Wales University and a MS in Communications Management from Syracuse University, where I developed my academic and research skills in various fields of business and communications.I also have over seven years of experience as a senior marketing consultant at Carilion Clinic, a leading healthcare organization in Virginia. There, I led the launch of the Carilion Children's new brand, which won multiple awards for its creative and effective tactics and campaigns. I have a proven track record of success in developing and executing strategic marketing plans, web content, new media, public relations, digital strategy, and crisis communications for diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology, and retail. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with the next generation of marketers and communicators, and helping them prepare for the dynamic and competitive industry.