Jane D. Brooker

Jane D. Brooker is an Assistant Professor of Business at Alvernia University's College of Business, Communication and Leadership. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Business Education from Cedarville University, an M.B.A. from the University of Findlay, and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education with an emphasis in Human Resource Development/Organization Development and Cooperative Education from Pennsylvania State University (2020).

Her research focuses on interpersonal competencies, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and workplace education strategies. With 20 years of teaching experience in K-12 business and technology, she has also taught at the collegiate level for over seven years, including courses such as Business Communications, Instructional Strategies, Insurance and Risk Management, and Field Experience for Business Education majors. She has advised a Learning Community for new freshmen in the College of Business and led professional development sessions for Career and Technology educators at Penn State.

While no specific awards or grants are detailed, her expertise spans educational strategies, internship coordination, and academic support programs like the PACES class for students on academic probation.