Business Faculty

KIM NGO received her Bachelor’s from Sonoma State University, her MBA from Golden Gate University, and is currently obtaining her Doctorate in Accounting from Argosy University. Chairperson of the Marin Asian Advocacy Project and fluent in Vietnamese (her first language) Kim’s professional background includes senior management positions in financial institutions. Her research interests include economic empowerment, business education, and human rights.

MARCO ANTONIO ROBLEDO is a Professor of the Department of Business Economics, Director of the Masters of Business Administration, Director of the School of Tourism Felipe Moreno, and Vice-director of the Laboratory of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of the Balearics. He engages in various different topics of research such as Transformational Service Research and measurement of service quality and the study of quality systems and models. He has published academic and professional books with his research focusing on the application of Integral Theory in Business, the first integrally-built management metatheory.

MELISSA SCHWARTZ received her Master’s from Beacon College and her Doctorate from Rosebridge Graduate School (now Argosy University). Dually licensed as both a clinical psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, Melissa maintains a private practice as a consulting psychologist. She serves as a peer reviewer for the California Psychological Association’s Office of Professional Development Provider Approval Committee and for the APA journal, Psychology of Women Quarterly. She also serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Her interests include the psychology of women, adult development, and qualitative research.

Lasherdo Harris, DBA received her Master's in Human Resource Management from Webster University and her Doctorate in Business Management from Walden University. Her work spans global HR and operational management with over 20 years of experience, coupled with expertise in adult education and instructional methodologies. She currently teaches Criminal Justice at Our Lady of the Lake University and serves as Senior Human Resources Generalist in government. Her published research, "Effective Strategies to Increase Employee Engagement," demonstrates her commitment to evidence-based organizational development and leadership excellence.

MARKOS PERRAKIS, PhD, is a development and process facilitator, psychologist, speaker, and founder of Fractality -EU training and counseling provider. For the last 20 years, he has been working with eclectic systemic appreciative approaches, participatory design methods, and Spiritual Intelligence worldwide. He provides training, supervision, and facilitation for professionals, HR experts, local communities, politicians, and NGOs, helping citizens express and transform themselves into a co-creative transition. He works with individuals who are mindful of environmental and social issues and helps them align their values with actions that create a positive impact on the world.

TYSHAWN JENKINS received his Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Thomas Edison University, as well as a BFA in Graphic Design from The College of New Jersey. He has extensive experience in marketing, public affairs, and education, having served as a Continuing Education Instructor at Camden County College and as Public Affairs and Media Manager for the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District. Dr. Jenkins has published articles on military operations and frequently presents on veteran mental health and physical fitness. He also serves as a clinical supervisor and consultant for various organizations, and is a dedicated advocate for the Wounded Warrior Project, contributing to numerous community service initiative.