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Dr. Peiyi Jia is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, California State University, San Bernardino. She joined the faculty in 2022 and focuses on business model innovation, social entrepreneurship, and international business dynamics. Ph.D. in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship concentration), University of Massachusetts Lowell (2022) M.A. in Economics, Boston University B.A. in Finance, Tianjin University of Finance and Economics Her research explores entrepreneurial financing, corporate entrepreneurship, and digital transformation in global contexts. Recent publications analyze crisis resilience through subscription models, AI startup ecosystems, crowdfunding platforms, and the role of infrastructure in social ventures. Articles highlight trends in digital business models (GVC embeddedness, AI factories), crisis adaptation strategies, and financial inclusion mechanisms. Subfields span from data risk governance to institutional challenges in scaling social ventures. Dr. Jia brings extensive industry experience across real estate, IT, public sector consulting, and corporate tax advisory roles at Ernst & Young. Her professional background enriches her academic focus on practical entrepreneurship challenges.

• Entrepreneurial Financing
• Social Entrepreneurship
• International Business
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Michael Shenkman is a Lecturer at the Urban Studies & Planning department of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), with a focus on real estate, land use planning, and community development. He holds advanced degrees in Public Administration and Planning from the University of Southern California (USC). B.A. in Sociology and Urban Studies & Planning from UCSD (2013) Master of Public Administration (MPA) from USC (2017) Master of Planning (MPL) with a concentration in Economic Development from USC (2017) His research and professional work center on urban planning, affordable housing, and real estate policy, informed by his extensive experience in real estate brokerage, property management, and redevelopment. Shenkman actively contributes to professional practice through roles such as Vice Chair of Government Affairs at the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR), where he instructs agents and advises on legislative policy, including recent work on statewide COVID-related real estate policies.

• Urban Planning
• Real Estate Development
• Affordable Housing
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Christopher Jacobsen is a full-time Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Charlton College of Business , University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He holds an MBA from the same institution (2010) and is a Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant . Jacobsen brings 9 years of professional experience from CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (Audit and Assurance Department) to his teaching and research.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Managerial Accounting
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Duong Nguyen is a Professor in the Accounting & Finance Department at the Charlton College of Business , University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He holds a PhD in Finance and has served as Assistant Professor (2006-2012) and Associate Professor (2012-2019) before advancing to his current role. Education: PhD (Florida International University), MBA (Southeastern Louisiana University), BS (National Economics University of Vietnam) Certifications: CFA Charterholder, Certified FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Research Interests Specializes in asset pricing , market microstructure , and corporate finance Focus areas include dividend policy, financial restatements, trade credit dynamics, and tax implications on corporate decisions Extensive publication record in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Financial Research Teaching : Courses include Investment Analysis, Quantitative Methods in Finance, and Business Finance at undergraduate/graduate levels. Scientific Awards Three-time recipient of the Thomas J. Higginson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008, 2014, 2017) Recent Publications Trends : Focus on stock market dynamics, corporate governance, tax policy impacts, and advanced financial modeling techniques. Articles reveal expertise in both theoretical and applied finance, including ex-dividend pricing behavior and risk management in futures markets.

• Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Market Microstructure
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Becky Smith serves as the STEM Entrepreneurship and Business Librarian and Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign within the University Library's Grainger Engineering Library. Her primary responsibilities include providing specialized research support and instructional services across Accounting, Business, Corporations, Finance, Insurance, Marketing, Real Estate, and Taxation disciplines. Her research focuses on advancing information science methodologies in business and STEM entrepreneurship contexts, with emphasis on developing effective information retrieval systems for corporate research, integrating entrepreneurial resources into academic curricula, and optimizing library support structures for engineering entrepreneurship programs. She actively contributes to the evolution of business information management within academic library ecosystems.

• Library and Information Science
• Business Information Systems
• STEM Entrepreneurship Information
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Herbert Sherman is a Professor of Management at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus School of Business. He teaches courses in business strategy, business and society, international business, leadership, entrepreneurship, public administration, social policy, and research methods. Education: B.A. from City College of New York, M.S. from Polytechnic University, Ph.D. from Union Institute and University Research Interests: Focus on strategic management, business ethics, leadership, case research, and higher education administration. His case studies analyze corporate governance, ethical leadership, and industry-specific strategic challenges. Publications: Over 50 case studies and 8 books, including analyses of WeWork, DraftKings, and Meta Platforms Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Graduate Student Choice Award (2014), Beta Sigma Delta induction (2022), and multiple case study and research awards from 2005–2008. Professional Affiliations: Member of The Allied Academies, Academy of Management, The Case Association, Eastern Academy of Management, and co-founder of the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management.

• Strategic Management
• Business Ethics
• Leadership
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Ran Lu-Andrews serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor at California Lutheran University, with office location Peters 209 and contact email rluandrews@callutheran.edu. Her academic background includes: PhD in Finance from University of Cincinnati (2011) Financial Engineering studies at Renmin University of China in Beijing Dr. Lu-Andrews specializes in Corporate Finance and Real Estate research, publishing in premier journals including Real Estate Economics, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Sustainability, Journal of Housing Economics, Eastern Economic Journal, Review of Accounting and Finance, and International Journal of Managerial Finance. Prior to Cal Lutheran, she taught finance courses at University of the Pacific, Menlo College, and University of Connecticut where she participated in the Real Estate Center. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and maintains office hours by appointment.

• Corporate Finance
• Real Estate

Alan Dubin serves as an Adjunct Professor at the George Washington University School of Law, teaching secured transactions, while maintaining an active partnership at Arent Fox LLP in Washington, DC since 1985. His dual career spans banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and business organization law, with specialized expertise in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He chairs the firm's Committee on Opinion Letters Rendered in Commercial Transactions and serves on the Professional Conduct Committee. His research focuses on the practical application of commercial law in complex financial transactions, particularly secured lending, bankruptcy proceedings, and structured finance. He has represented institutional lenders, borrowers, and professional sports teams in loan restructurings, asset securitizations, venture capital deals, and intellectual property licensing arrangements. His scholarly work examines evolving UCC applications in modern finance, including cash collateral management and mezzanine loan structures. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with commercial law practice trends over two decades, specifically addressing gaps in UCC implementation for emerging financial instruments. The 1999 and 2009 articles reflect his focus on collateral enforcement mechanisms in distressed financing scenarios, contributing practical frameworks for practitioners navigating secured transactions in bankruptcy contexts.

• Commercial Law
• Banking Law
• Corporate Law
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Nestor Garza serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Business Administration & Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He holds a PhD in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge (2015) and an M.Sc. in Economics from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. With over 18 years of academic experience including 8 years of full-time university teaching in Urban Planning and Economics, he has held previous appointments at Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Washington, and Universidad del Norte (Colombia). At CSUDH, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics (Econ 210) and Principles of Macroeconomics (Econ 211). Education: PhD in Land Economy, University of Cambridge, 2015 M.Sc. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá (graduated with honors) Undergraduate degree, summa cum laude (institution unspecified) Research Interests: Dr. Garza specializes in Spatial Economic Analysis with emphasis on Geographic Information Systems applied to Land Markets, Regulation, and Taxation. His interdisciplinary work bridges urban economics, land policy, and geographic information science to address complex urban development challenges. He has published in top journals including Urban Studies, Land Use Policy, Public Finance Review, and The Journal of Property Research. Scientific Awards and Honors: Full Scholarship for PhD Studies awarded by Colciencias, Colombia Masters Scholarship from The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Merit Award from AREUA (American Real Estate Association) in Singapore PhD contest (2012) Merit Award from Universidad Javeriana (Cali, Colombia) in essays contest (2010) Research Funding and Professional Engagement: His research has secured funding from the World Bank, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Korean Research Institute for Human Settlements, and Antofagasta plc. He provides consultancy services to government and industry on economic policy matters including local industrial development, criminality, and housing markets. Dr. Garza presents research internationally across North/South America, Europe, and Asia with fluency in English and Spanish for diverse audiences.

• Spatial Economic Analysis
• Geographic Information Systems
• Land Markets
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Emily R. McComb serves as Senior Lecturer in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School, teaching the MBA core course "Finance 2" and acting as Section Chair. She co-leads the HBS Impact Investment Fund within the elective curriculum, providing students with practical experience in impact-driven investing. Her academic foundation includes a BA with Great Distinction in Economics and Political Science from McGill University and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School, complemented by extensive industry experience at Bain Capital and Fidelity Management. Dr. McComb's research bridges finance theory and practice with emphases on healthcare management, hedge funds, investment strategies, and social enterprise. Her work consistently intersects financial services with healthcare applications, exploring investor behavior in specialized markets and the financial mechanics of impact investing. Recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward practical finance applications, particularly in sustainability metrics, small-company due diligence, and healthcare investment frameworks. Her case studies dominate business education materials, focusing on real-world financial decision-making across media, real estate, and entrepreneurial ventures. Her teaching excellence is formally recognized through: 2022 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award 2022 Charles M. Williams Award for Teaching Excellence Through the HBS Impact Investment Fund, she mentors MBA students in deploying capital for measurable social impact while maintaining financial rigor. Though no formal PhD advising is documented, her Section Chair role involves intensive student guidance in the core MBA program. She actively shapes finance education through the Impact Investment Fund, which trains students to evaluate and execute investments generating both financial returns and positive social/environmental outcomes in underserved communities.

• healthcare management
• hedge funds
• investment management
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Nat M. Zorach serves as a Teaching Specialist in Construction Management within Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design and Construction. His educational credentials include: B.A. in German Literature, Grinnell College (2010) Certificate in Financial Technology, New York University (2019) Certificate in Commercial Real Estate, Cornell University (2019) Certificate in Water Risk Management, Columbia University (2020) Certificate in Data Science for Mobility, Wayne State University (2021) M.B.A., American University (2021) Zorach's research integrates construction management with sustainable urban development, focusing on equitable decarbonization of the built environment through affordable housing initiatives and adaptive reuse strategies. His work bridges real estate finance, modular construction techniques, and utility decarbonization programs to address climate challenges in urban settings. His professional recognition includes: StartingBloc Social Innovation Fellow (2020) Urban Land Institute Larson Fellow, Detroit (2023-2024) With over a decade of contributions to urban sustainability through "The Handbuilt City" platform, Zorach has developed community programs including Detroit Home Mortgage and the Detroit Climate Action Plan. His industry collaborations span Southwest Solutions, City of Detroit, Exelon, Consumers Energy, and ADL Ventures on utility decarbonization and modular housing strategies. He actively participates in German-American exchange programs like POCACITO and sustainable mobility initiatives.

• Construction Management
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Affordable Housing
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Sheila M Walker serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Management at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, California State University, Northridge. With academic service since 1994, she has taught across CSUN's Ventura satellite campus and through the CSUN-to-CSUCI transition, maintaining active faculty status through Fall 2025 despite no scheduled courses this semester. Her research spans Human Resource Management, Business Law, and Finance, currently focusing on Capstone student research competency through collaboration with Business Librarian Charissa Jefferson and Real Estate Professor Ray Calnan. Prior scholarly work includes authoring a Business Law casebook and multiple articles in HR management and finance, reflecting her dual expertise in corporate practice and academic theory. Walker leverages 30+ years as a senior HR executive across pharmaceuticals (Vestar, Inc), consumer electronics (JBL), and automotive design (BMW), including extensive international exposure. Retired from corporate work in 2007, she continues human resource consulting alongside academia. Her community engagement includes philanthropy for breast cancer and Parkinson's disease research, alongside Peruvian Paso horse breeding, camping, and concert attendance.

• Human Resource Management
• Business Law
• Finance
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Zhong-guo (John) Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where he has taught since fall 1998. His expertise spans graduate and undergraduate instruction in financial management, investments, and derivatives. His academic credentials include: Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1993 M.A., University of California, Riverside, 1991 M.B.A., University of California, Riverside, 1988 B.S., Shanghai University, 1982 Dr. Zhou's research centers on capital markets and asset pricing, with significant contributions to financial modeling and initial public offerings (IPOs) in emerging markets. His scholarly work appears in top-tier journals including Emerging Markets Review, Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, and Journal of Real Estate Research. He maintains active commitments to teaching excellence and community service. While specific grant funding and student advising details are not documented in available sources, his 25+ year tenure demonstrates sustained dedication to finance education and research.

• Capital Markets
• Asset Pricing
• Financial Modeling
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Marsha L. Baum serves as a Professor in the Department of Finance, Real Estate and Business Law at California State University, Fresno's Craig School of Business. Her institutional contact includes office PB555 and direct phone line 559.278.6515. Her scholarly focus centers on Finance, Real Estate, and Business Law, reflecting the core disciplines of her academic department where she contributes to curriculum development and instruction. Professional engagement is maintained through active faculty status without noted emeritus or part-time distinctions, supporting university operations in business education.

• Finance
• Real Estate
• Business Law

Dr. Qin Fan serves as a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, where she teaches Principles of Microeconomics, Environmental Economics, Urban and Regional Economics, and Senior Project courses. Her research bridges environmental systems and human decision-making through empirical modeling of climate change impacts. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Economics from Pennsylvania State University (2013) M.S. in Resource Economics and Policy from the University of Maine (2009) B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Hebei University of Science and Technology, China (2007) Dr. Fan's work centers on climate-economy interactions, examining how human behavioral adaptations influence regional economic outcomes during natural disasters. She develops sophisticated models connecting environmental changes to market feedback mechanisms, with particular focus on hurricane risk, storm surge impacts, and migration patterns. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental, real estate, and agricultural economics to address complex climate challenges. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent emphasis on disaster economics since 2018, with increasing sophistication in modeling spatial and temporal dimensions of climate impacts. Her research demonstrates strong methodological rigor across environmental valuation, housing market dynamics, and policy evaluation, consistently applying advanced econometric techniques to real-world climate adaptation problems. Dr. Fan has secured competitive research grants to fund her projects and actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, including Craig Honors and Smittcamp Family Honors participants. She integrates her cutting-edge research into classroom teaching through case studies and active learning approaches, directly connecting theoretical concepts to contemporary environmental challenges.

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change
• Natural Disasters
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