Kimberly Champagne

Kimberly Champagne is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business, Charleston Southern University (CSU), Charleston, SC. Prior to her academic career, she served 30 years in leadership roles within the U.S. Air Force, including public affairs officer, Executive Officer for the Readiness Management Group, and Commander of the 315th Force Support Squadron. She completed her Ed.D. in Leadership at CSU in May 2023.

• Current faculty member at CSU since August 2022
• 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran with diverse leadership roles
• Experience in public affairs, operations management, and diversity initiatives
• Ed.D. in Leadership from Charleston Southern University

Dr. Champagne integrates her military leadership, communications, and operations management expertise into practical instruction. Her research interests emphasize leadership development, organizational communication, and diversity strategies in business contexts.