The Faculty Fellowship offers a dynamic platform for faculty members to engage in cutting-edge research, mentorship, and collaboration within the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. Through active participation in workshops, and events, while providing invaluable mentorship to student entrepreneurs.
With a commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, the center serves as a hub for innovation, empowering faculty to make meaningful contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chair / Maria Petrescu, Ph.D.
Research Initiative
Assistant Professor of Marketing / Worldwide Camps
Daisha Merritt, Ph.D.
Social Innovation & Non-Profit Initiative
Associate Chair, Dept. Management & Technology / Worldwide Campus
David C. Garcia, Ph.D
Tech Team Initiative
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering
John R. Ledgerwood, MSA, CPA, CMA, CFM, CGMA
Accounting and Finance Support Initiative
Associate Professor of Accounting / Daytona Beach Campus
Peter E. O'Reilly, D.P.S.
Faculty Engagement
Associate Professor of the Practice & Certified CTA Coach / Worldwide Campus
Ronnie Mack, Ed.D.
Minority & Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Initiative
Director, Office of Undergraduate Research / Daytona Beach Campus
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