Isenberg Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2024

Isenberg is thrilled to welcome one of our biggest-ever classes of new faculty members for the fall 2024 semester.

 

Nicole Amos

Lecturer in Management

PhD in Organizational Leadership (in progress, completing dissertation), The Chicago School
PMBA, UMass Amherst
BA in Politics, Framingham State University

This semester, Amos is teaching MGMT 301 – Principles of Management and MGMT 314 – Human Resource Management. Fun fact: Amos’s favorite food is a tie between goat cheese bruschetta and chocolate cake.

 

Kathy Chen

Adjunct Instructor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

MS, Southern New Hampshire University, 2003
MBA, Southern New Hampshire University, 2003

Chen is thrilled to bring expertise in hospitality management and passion for creating meaningful guest experiences to Isenberg. Over the years, Chen has gained valuable insights from working in both academic settings and the industry, showcasing the importance of blending theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications. Chen is eager to share this hands-on perspective with the Isenberg community and hopes to foster a learning environment that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, helping students prepare for successful careers in hospitality and tourism.

 

Anne Dietrich

Lecturer in Sport Management

PhD in Sport Management, Texas A&M University, 2024
MS in Sustainable Development, Leipzig & Utrecht Universities, 2020
BS in Environment and Natural Resources, Ohio State University, 2017

Dietrich is most excited to bring a European perspective to Isenberg, facilitating European connections and, hopefully, collaborations. As a German who has lived in various European countries and has lived on-and-off in the U.S. for eight years, Dietrich understands the various viewpoints and objectives held by different countries and the people who live there. Dietrich is also enthusiastic to contribute sustainability expertise to Isenberg and larger UMass endeavors. Because of environmental sustainability's importance, Dietrich feels that it is an exciting topic to discuss in the classroom and use as the basis for collaborations. This semester, Dietrich is teaching SPORTMGT 323 – College Athletics and SPORTMGT 494PI – Sport Policy. Fun fact: Dietrich once worked as a mascot for a gaming convention.

 

Meg Qi (Annie) Ding

Assistant Professor of Marketing

PhD in Marketing, Western University, 2024
BA in Business Administration, Western University, 2019

Ding’s area of expertise is in applying advanced machine learning models to analyze and extract useful information from unstructured data, such as text, images, and audio data. Ding is excited to bring some AI and text analysis tools to classes. This semester, Ding is teaching MKT 413 – Social Media & Analytics. Fun fact: Ding’s favorite foods are coffee ice cream and beef noodles.

 

Indika Dissanayake

Associate Professor of Operations and Information Management

PhD in Business Administration, University of Texas at Arlington, 2015
MS in Information Technology and Management, University of Texas at Dallas, 2009
BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, 2004

This semester, Dissanayake is teaching SCH-MGMT 661 – Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Business. Fun fact: Dissanayake loves hiking and going on road trips.

 

John Griffin

Lecturer of Finance

PhD in Economics, Boston College, 1991
BA in Economics, Boston College, 1983

Griffin draws on experience to make classes more interesting and useful for students, especially students who are curious about the world of international business. This semester, Griffin is teaching FIN 402 – Advanced Corporate Finance, and FIN 404 – Bank Management. Fun fact: Griffin had dinner with John Kenneth Galbraith and claims to have defeated Patrick Ewing by forfeit.

 

Adam Jorring

Assistant Professor of Finance

PhD in Financial Economics, University of Chicago, 2018
BSc in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 2011

Before becoming an academic, Jorring worked for the Danish Central Bank, Goldman Sachs in London, and J.P. Morgan in New York. This semester, Jorring is teaching SCH-MGMT 646 – Investment Management. Fun fact: Jorring once lived on a sailboat for 12 months, sailing in the Pacific Ocean.

 

Ajhanai (AJ) Keaton

Assistant Professor of Sport Management

PhD in Learning, Leadership, and Educational Policy, concentration in Sport Management, University of Connecticut, 2020
M.Ed in Higher Education Leadership and Policy, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
BA in Sociology, Colorado State University, 2015

Keaton is excited to bring expertise of critical qualitative methodologies at the nexus of race, gender, organizational behavior, and Black culture to the ways we consider management and marketing phenomena. Additionally, Keaton’s scholarship will be of practical use for sport business leaders. This semester, Keaton is teaching SPORTMGT 400 – Diversity and Inclusion in Sport, and, during the spring 2025 semester, will be teaching SPORTMGT 300 – Sport Leadership. Fun fact: Keaton loves Cuban food and a hearty Southern Comfort breakfast.

 

Misun (Sunny) Kim

Lecturer of Hospitality and Tourism Management

PhD in Management with concentration in HTM, UMass Amherst, 2024
MS in Hospitality Management, Kansas State University, 2020
BA in International Hospitality Management, Le Cordon Bleu, 2014
BA in Hospitality & Restaurant Management, Sookmyung Women's University, 2014

Kim is thrilled about the opportunity to bring unique perspective and experiences to Isenberg. Having recently completed a PhD at Isenberg, Kim has developed strong relationships with both the PhD and undergraduate students, gaining a deep understanding of their academic needs and aspirations. These connections position Kim well to serve as a bridge between faculty and students, fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration. Kim’s goal is to contribute to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone feels heard and valued. This semester, Kim is teaching HT-MGT 250 – Food Service Management and HT-MGT 260 – Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry. Fun fact: Kim eats spicy food as a coping mechanism when feeling stressed.

 

Matthew Langenkamp

Lecturer of Management

MBA, University of Michigan, 2001
BA in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1990

Langenkamp spent almost 30 years working outside the United States in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines and New Zealand. This background as a US citizen living and working in areas of marketing, finance, and general management in Asia Pacific and Australasia gives Langenkamp a unique point of view. This semester, Langenkamp is teaching MGMT 448 – International Management and MGMT 494BI – Business Policy and Strategy. Fun fact: Langenkamp has a small farm in northwest CT and raises Boer goats for land regeneration and fun.

 

Calvin Nite

Associate Professor of Sport Management

PhD in Kinesiology with concentration in Sport Management, Texas A&M University, 2011
MS in Kinesiology with concentration in Sport Management, Texas A&M University, 2007
BS in Sport Fitness & Leisure Activities, Hardin Simmons University, 2005

Nite is excited to leverage experiences as a scholar to help Isenberg students develop their unique talents to pursue successful careers in the sport industry. Nite looks forward to productive research collaborations with new colleagues. This semester, Nite is teaching SPORTMGT 300 – Sport Leadership. Fun fact: Nite’s favorite food is breakfast tacos.

 

Kun Qian

Assistant Professor of Marketing

PhD in Marketing, University of Texas at Dallas, 2022
MS in Marketing, University of Arizona, 2016
BBA in Accounting, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2015

This semester, Qian is teaching Applications of R for Marketing and Analytics. Fun fact: Qian loves to go hiking.

 

Zihao Qu

Assistant Professor of Operations and Information Management

PhD in Management Science with concentration in Operations Management, University of Texas at Dallas, 2024
BBA in Global Business Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2018

Qu is excited to bring skills in analytical modeling, optimization, revenue management, cloud computing, and post-acute care to Isenberg. This semester, Qu is teaching OIM 390STB – Artificial Intelligence in Business. Fun fact: Qu’s favorite food is fried shredded potatoes.

 

Marta Stelmaszak Rosa

Assistant Professor of Operations and Information Management

PhD in Management, London School of Economics, 2019
MSc in Data Science, University of London, Birkbeck, 2020
MSc in Information Systems Management and Innovation, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2014

Rosa combines qualitative research methods with a deep understanding of data science and analytics tools. This combination offers a unique perspective on the study of data in organizations, which Rosa believes can enrich research and teaching at Isenberg. This semester, Rosa is teaching OIM 350 – Business Analytics. Fun fact: Rosa has a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

 

Zachary Suetta

Lecturer of Business Communication

PhD in English Literature, Southern Illinois University, 2019
MA in English Literature, Jagiellonian University, 2010
BA in English, Baldwin-Wallace University, 2007

Suetta’s specialties are business communication, the emotions, and British Romanticism. This semester, Suetta is teaching SCH-MGMT 310 – Business Communication. Fun fact: Suetta is a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan.

 

Ulya Tsolmon

Associate Professor of Management

PhD, Duke University
3 Master's degrees from Brigham Young University

This semester, Tsolmon is teaching a management strategy course and a doctoral seminar. Fun fact: Tsolmon is originally from Mongolia.

 

Adaora Ubaka

Assistant Professor of Management

PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2022
MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, 2011
BA in Philisophy, University of Florida, 2008

This semester, Ubaka is teaching MGMT 314 – Intro to Human Resource Management. Fun fact: Ubaka’s father is from Nigeria, and Ubaka’s grandmother was both an educator and a beauty queen, winning Miss East Nigeria in 1959.

 

Maria Vint

Lecturer of Business Communication

PhD Candidate in Composition & Applied Linguistics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MA in Language and Literacy, City College of New York, 2016
BA in English Language Arts, Hunter College, 2013

This semester, Vint is teaching SCH-MGMT 310 – Business Communication. Fun fact: Vint’s favorite food is spaghetti and meatball.

 

Tom Woodside

Lecturer of Marketing

MS in Advertising Management, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1983
BS in Communications/Advertising Management, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, 1982

This semester, Woodside is teaching MKT 301 – Fundamentals of Marketing, MKT 450 – Multichannel Marketing, and MKT 455 – Digital Marketing. Fun fact: Woodside likes to make levain (sourdough) bread, calling it theraputic to make and delicious to eat.