Michael L. Mazzarese

Michael L. Mazzarese is a Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been teaching since 1997. He teaches courses in leadership, managerial skills, managing change, and organizational analysis, and serves as an executive coach for Executive MBA students.

His academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching, Fordham University (specialty: adult learning, conceptual level, workplace applications)
• M.S. and Professional Diploma in Educational Administration, City University of New York
• A.B. in Philosophy, St. Joseph's Seminary and College

Professor Mazzarese's research and teaching focus on the practical application of management skills, leadership development, and managing organizational change. His expertise lies in executive coaching and professional development, drawing from extensive corporate experience in global firms.

His professional writings include a chapter titled "The Human Resources Manager" in the American Management Association's Human Resources Management & Development Handbook and a column called "Executive Soap Box." These contributions reflect his deep engagement with leadership and organizational dynamics in real-world settings.

He has held academic appointments at Fordham University, The City University of New York, Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Wagner College, St. John's University, and the Asian Institute of Management in the Philippines. He also served as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Management at Berkeley College.

Notable professional roles include:

• Corporate Vice President of Leadership and Professional Development
• Chief Learning Officer, Hoechst Celanese Corporation
• Executive team member at AT&T, Dun & Bradstreet, The Equitable Life Assurance Society, and Johnson & Johnson

He presented at the 2011 Forte Conference at NYU on "The Challenge of Change," highlighting his ongoing contribution to academic and professional discourse.