Zachary B Williams

Zachary B Williams is an Assistant Professor of Business at Mercy University's School of Business in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He holds an MBA in Finance from Duke University and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Hampton University.

Research Focus: Dr. Williams specializes in financial statement analysis, ESG investing, emotional intelligence, and business program accreditation. His work explores topics like IFRS vs. GAAP comparisons, the impact of ESG ratings on financial performance, and accreditation's role in HBCU rankings/enrollment.

Key Contributions:

• Published over 10 peer-reviewed articles between 2018-2024, including influential studies on ESG causation dilemmas and HBCU accreditation dynamics.
• Explores interdisciplinary themes such as the intersection between emotional intelligence and organizational leadership.

Professional Background: Prior to academia, Dr. Williams worked in asset management at New York Life Insurance and founded a communications consulting firm specializing in professional speaking training.

Future Work: Ongoing research focuses on clarifying causal relationships in ESG investing and expanding accreditation impact analyses to global contexts.