Jaki Taggart

Dr. Jaki Taggart is an Affiliate Faculty member in Business Administration at the College of Adult and Graduate Studies – School of Business and Technology, and serves as Professor of Business at Pikes Peak Community College. She has over two decades of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and employee training in business and management disciplines.

Educations:

• Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Development, Union University
• M.S. in Human Resources, Chapman University
• B.S. in Organizational Management, Colorado Christian University

Her primary research and teaching interests include leadership, management, business ethics, diversity, team building, and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on empowering women in the workplace. She conducted a three-year qualitative study on the traits of successful women in business, particularly minority women, identifying key factors that enable them to overcome obstacles and excel professionally.

Dr. Taggart is also an entrepreneur and women's advocate, having founded a boutique in 2005 to support women's confidence and self-image. She is passionate about mentoring youth and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.

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Dr. Taggart has mentored numerous students and professionals throughout her career, though specific advisees are not named. She has developed extensive business curricula and delivered training in presentation skills, business etiquette, and organizational development. Her work bridges academia and practical business application.

She is actively involved in educational and entrepreneurial initiatives, contributing to both academic and community development, particularly in supporting women's advancement in business.