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Linda M. Hagan, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Business Administration at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also serves as Director of the Graduate Management Program. Previously, she held roles as Professor and Chair at Walsh College (2007–2018), including leadership in the Doctor of Management in Executive Leadership program. Prior to Walsh, she was an Assistant Professor and Director of Off-Campus Programs at Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Hagan earned a Ph.D. in Communication (Public Relations emphasis) from the University of Maryland, an M.A. from the University of Arizona, and a B.A. in Marketing from Eastern Michigan University. Her research focuses on crisis communication, reputation management, and stakeholder relationships, employing qualitative methodologies. She is Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by PRSA and co-chairs the PRSA Detroit Chapter’s Ethics Committee.
Her career includes 15+ years in corporate roles such as district sales manager at Audi of America and corporate public relations at Volkswagen of America. She has taught at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School and published widely on crisis communication strategies. Professional affiliations include the American Marketing Association and Inforum.
