Jessica Welsh

Jessica Welsh serves as Assistant Professor and Director of MBA/MASL Programs at Viterbo University's Dahl School of Business, holding a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration and Leadership.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration and Leadership (2023)
• Master of Science in Communication Studies (2017) from South Dakota State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies (2015) from University of South Dakota

Dr. Welsh's research examines institutional barriers for underrepresented student populations through case studies and focus group methodologies, with specialization in communication-leadership intersections, political leadership rhetoric, and organizational dynamics. Her doctoral work specifically addressed challenges faced by students of color, Pell Grant recipients, and first-generation undergraduates.

Professional recognition includes:

• Outstanding Master's Thesis Award for "Funny in a Man's World: Women Comedians Use of Political Satire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner"

She instructs BUSL 401: Global Strategic Management and SVLD 430: Mission, Vision, and Virtues in Organizations, with no documented grant funding or student advising relationships in source materials. Laboratory affiliations and research teams remain unspecified in available documentation.