Donovan Collier

Donovan Collier is an Associate Professor in the Business Management department at the University of the District of Columbia's School of Business and Public Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Auburn University, an M.S. in Strategic Management from the University of Memphis, and a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Southeast Missouri State University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Management, Auburn University
  • M.S. in Business Administration (Strategic Management), University of Memphis
  • B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Southeast Missouri State University

His research focuses on strategic management, organizational resilience, and crisis leadership, particularly analyzing firm-level performance during turbulent times. Recent work explores leader sensegiving in crises and the intersection of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb with urban housing policy.

Key publications include a 2024 study on United Nations Security Council communications during crises and a 2023 analysis of NYC's regulatory challenges with Airbnb. He serves on multiple university committees, including the Graduate Council and Middle States Accreditation Steering Committee.