Herman Fong

Herman Fong is a Senior Lecturer II in the Business Communication Program at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry (UMass, 1997) and a BS in Business Administration/Accounting (Biola University, 1984). His academic career spans over two decades, with roles progressing from Lecturer (2005–2011) to his current Senior Lecturer position since 2011.

• Education: MFA Creative Writing, UMass (1997); BS Business Admin, Biola (1984)
• Professional Experience: 7 years at The Odyssey Bookshop, 3 years as an accountant, and teaching roles at Los Angeles Valley College/Moorpark College

Research & Teaching Focus: Specializes in integrating communication principles across business disciplines. Core interests include management communication, cross-cultural marketing strategies, crisis management frameworks, and ethical business practices. Explores the role of social media in modern business communication and technical writing for proposal development.

His creative work appears in prestigious literary journals like Best American Poetry, Ploughshares, and Crazyhorse, reflecting a unique blend of artistic expression and academic rigor.