Kira Haensel

Kira Haensel, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Management and International Business department at James Madison University's College of Business. Her research focuses on corporate sustainability, governance, international strategic management, diversity in leadership, and crisis management. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (2023), M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (2017), and dual B.A.Sc./B.A. degrees in European and German Public Administration (2015).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Business Administration, Florida International University (2023)
• M.A., Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Florida International University (2017)
• B.A.Sc., European Public Administration, University of Twente, Netherlands (2015)
• B.A., Public Administration, Westfaelische-Wilhelms University, Germany (2015)

Her research explores multinational corporation dynamics, strategic management configurations, and crisis leadership. Recent work includes meta-analyses of subunit integration in global firms and configurational approaches to international business research. She has been recognized with the 2022 SMA Best Doctoral Paper Award and 2021 AOM Best Reviewer Award.

• Awards:
• Best Doctoral Paper Award (SMA 2022)
• Best Reviewer Award (AOM 2021)

Dr. Haensel's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical managerial insights, emphasizing real-world applicability in global business contexts. While specific grants or labs aren't detailed, her publications indicate active engagement in collaborative research networks.