Areas of Expertise:
- Business
- Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Finance
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development – Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
- Master of Business Administration - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
- Bachelor of Science in Management - Cornerstone University, Kalamazoo, MI
Dissertation:
- "An Investigation of Organizational Learning Theory using Action Research: A Qualitative Leadership Study"
Research Areas of Interest:
- Business
- Black Businesses
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Learning
- Training
Certifications and /or licenses:
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Human Research – Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Obtained 2020 Expires 2022 Certification Number # 36039292
Select Publications:
- Ekeledo, S. (2020). The Must Have: The Components of an Adaptive Leader. Adapting to Changing Environments to Remain Successful. Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations. Northcentral University.
- Ekeledo, S. (2020). Diversity and Inclusion in the Virtual Workplace. Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations. Northcentral University.
- Ekeledo, S. (2019). An Investigation of Organizational Learning Theory using Action Research: A Qualitative Leadership Study. ProQuest Publishing
- Ri'Chard, S. (2001). Managing your Moolah. Kalamazoo Gazette. Pp 5
Select Professional Experience:
Professional:
- Director of Business Operations - PowerSpeaking, Inc 04/2021- Present
- Manager of Business Management - American College of Surgeons 2016-2019
- Operaons and Analytics Lead - Accretive Health 2015 - 2016
- Client Management Analyst - Advantedge Healthcare Solutions 2015
- Remittance Analyst - Combined Insurance 2014-2015
- Patient Financial Counselor Manager - Accretive Health 2011-2013
- Asset Manager - Kellogg Community Federal Credit Unition 2009-2011
Teaching Experience
- Core Professor - Northcentral University 2020-Present
- Adjunct Professor - Northcentral University 2019-2020
- Visiting Professor/ Dissertation Comittee Memeber - Benedictine University 2021
- Organizational Leadership Instructor - American College of Surgeons 2017-2021
Memeberships
- The Association of Learning Providers (ISA). Member Since 2021
- Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) Member Since 2017
- Academy of Management (AOM) Member Since 2016
- Management Consulting
- Organizational Communications and Information Systems
- Organization Development Network (ODN) Member Since 2016
- Midwest Academy of Management (MAM) Member Since 2016
- Arthritis Foundation (Advocate) Member Since 2015
- National Association for the Advancement for Colored People (NAACP) Member Since 2010