John Varlaro

John Varlaro serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Management Department at Johnson & Wales University's Providence campus, specializing in human capital strategy and cross-cultural business psychology with regional expertise in East Asia.

His academic credentials include:

• B.A. from Ithaca College
• MBA from University of Hawaii-Manoa
• Ph.D. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Dr. Varlaro's research integrates organizational psychology with global human resource management, emphasizing cultural intelligence in Japanese and Korean business environments. His work investigates how cultural frameworks shape leadership development, talent acquisition, and workplace dynamics in multinational corporations, with practical applications for international HR strategy.

Professional certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), reflecting applied expertise in international workforce management.