Mary Foster

Dr. Mary Foster is an Associate Professor in the Business Administration Department at Morgan State University's Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management, where she has taught since 2011. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from Morgan State University, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, an M.S. in Planning from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. in Recreation Planning from the University of Maryland. Prior to academia, she was a seasoned business executive with expertise in strategy, innovation, and marketing at organizations like Sylvan Learning, General Electric, and Mars, Inc.

Her research focuses on team and organizational effectiveness across education, innovation, and healthcare sectors, alongside the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Key themes include virtual team dynamics, leadership in healthcare settings, and pedagogical innovation in business education.

Her publications span organizational culture assessment, multilevel intervention strategies in healthcare, and case studies analyzing corporate turnarounds and ethical HR decisions. While not explicitly noted in the text, her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both academic research and practical managerial challenges.

Dr. Foster’s advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided materials, though her extensive industry experience suggests potential collaborations with corporate and institutional partners. She is affiliated with the Department of Business Administration and maintains an office at GSBM 648.