Keira Solon

Keira Solon is an Assistant Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Management at the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies of the University of Central Missouri. She has been affiliated with the university since 2015, teaching courses in Business Communication, Events Management, and Leadership.

• Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership), University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
• National Etiquette Training Certification, The Etiquette Institute, St. Louis, MO
• Master of Arts (Technical Writing), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
• Bachelor of Arts (English), Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Her research focuses on the professionalization of careers and occupations, examining how this process impacts workers, alongside pedagogical innovations to enhance classroom learning and program development in management education.

Keira is an active member of Meeting Planners International (MPI), serving on the MPI Global Board for Emerging Professionals. She has received multiple accolades, including the MPI KC Industry Advocate of the Year, Engagement Teaching Award, and Dean's Strategic Goal Award for her contributions to the UCM Events Marketing and Management program.