Shari Worthington

Shari Worthington, PhD

Shari Worthington is an Associate Professor of Practice in Management and Entrepreneurship at Suffolk University, and the Associate Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an MBA from Babson College, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State College. Her academic research focuses on entrepreneurial decision-making at the intersection of strategy, entrepreneurship, and psychology, with specializations in business model innovation, founder identity, and entrepreneurial marketing.

Professional Background

• Serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience in technology industries
• Consultant for Fortune 500 firms including Apple, Raytheon, and Honeywell
• International speaker on business model strategy, commercialization, and B2B marketing

Teaching & Pedagogy

Dr. Worthington emphasizes experiential learning, blending theoretical frameworks with real-world challenges. Her courses include Innovative Teaming, Leading Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Thinking, designed to foster adaptability, risk tolerance, and multi-perspective analysis.

Recent Contributions

Her 2023 Journal of Marketing Education article explores pedagogical strategies for teaching entrepreneurship in dynamic environments. Earlier work analyzed founder identity’s impact on business model pivots and explored resource management challenges in innovation processes.

Awards & Recognition

• 2024 Immersive Learning Teaching Grant
• 2023 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year
• Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Leadership Roles

She serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Engineering Management Review and advises the Global Research Conference on Marketing & Entrepreneurship.