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Dr. Larry Clay Jr

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in Management, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Teaching Areas

Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Management, Senior Capstone Seminar

MBA

Leadership in Business, DBA Business Intelligence Seminars, “Organizations and Change”, “Strategy in Changing Business Climate”

Research Interests

Innovation Ecosystem Management and Sustainable Cities, Flourishing Business Modelling, Quantum Management and Quantum Organization: Reimagining Business as a Living System, Quantum Entrepreneurship: A New Consciousness in Innovation & Design

Biography

Dr. Larry Clay joined the College of Business Innovation Leadership & Technology (BILT) at Marymount University in 2021 as an Assistant Professor of Business, specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on innovation ecosystem management, sustainable value creation, and the integration of quantum and design thinking in entrepreneurship. In 2023, Dr. Clay was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for the EPIIC initiative, which aims to enable strategic partnerships and enhance innovation capacity on campus.

Dr. Clay has a passion for teaching and mentoring doctoral students, regularly chairing dissertations and facilitating qualitative and quantitative research. His teaching portfolio includes both undergraduate and graduate courses, where he covers topics such as strategic management, entrepreneurship, leadership, and organizational management. In the DBA Business Intelligence program, Dr. Clay teaches seminars like “Organizations and Change” and “Strategy in Changing Business Environments,” helping students apply cutting-edge strategies to real-world challenges.

Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Clay’s ongoing research includes sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems and B Corporation certification impact on global supply chains. His work continues to push the boundaries of sustainable business practices and innovative ecosystems, furthering Marymount University’s commitment to inclusive innovation and community engagement.

Publications

Clay, L. (2023). Sustainable Flourishing in Cities and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Developing a Path Through Appreciative Inquiry and SOAR Framework for Increasing Innovative Capacity and Resilience. In A. K. Maheshwari (Ed.), Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management, Volume 2: Organizational and Cultural Approaches to Oneness and Flourishing (pp. 295-335). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05839-4_14 […]

Alvaro Cintas-Canto

Academic Credentials

B.Sc., M.Sc., Tennessee Tech University, Computer and Electrical Engineering. Ph.D., University of South Florida, Computer Science and Engineering

Bio

Dr. Cintas Canto is a computer engineer Assistant Professor at Marymount University. He received the Ph.D. degree at the University of South Florida (USF) with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, FL, in 2021. During his years at USF, he performed research on error detection of post-quantum cryptographic schemes at the Cryptographic Engineering and Hardware Security Research lab. Moreover, he received the M.Sc. and B.Sc. degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University, TN, in 2018 and 2016, respectively. He presents and publishes peer-reviewed research in hardware security, post-quantum cryptography, cryptographic engineering, and high-performance embedded systems design.

Teaching Areas

Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Data Science

Research Interests

Cryptographic Engineering, Emerging Security/Privacy Measures for Deeply Embedded Systems, Fault Diagnosis and Tolerance in Cryptographic Systems, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Reliability in FPGA and ASIC Designs.

Publications

[1] A. Cintas-Canto, M. Mozaffari-Kermani, and R. Azarderakhsh, “CRC-based error detection constructions for FLT and ITA finite field inversions over GF(2^m),” IEEE Trans. on Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) Systems, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 1033-1037, May 2021. [2]. A. Cintas-Canto, M. Mozaffari Kermani, and R. Azarderakhsh, “Reliable architectures for composite-field-oriented constructions of McEliece post-quantum cryptography on FPGA,” IEEE Trans. on Computer-Aided Design Integrated Circuits Systems, vol. 40, no. 5, pp. 999-1003, May 2021. [3]. A. Cintas-Canto, M. Mozaffari Kermani, and R. Azarderakhsh, “Reliable CRC-based error detection constructions for finite field multipliers with applications in cryptography,” IEEE Trans. on Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) Systems, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 232-236, Jan. 2021. […]

Melissa Harris

Dr. Melissa Harris grew up in Fresno, California after relocating with her family from White Plains, New York as a small child. Growing up in the Central Valley had a profound impact on her education and identity development. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degrees in Communication Studies from California State University, Fresno she relocated to Washington, D.C. where she obtained her Ph.D. in Communication, Culture, and Media Studies from Howard University. Her research interests are located at the intersections of culture, media, and gender studies. Currently, Dr. Harris is conducting research on the cultural communication rite of passage known as “The Talk” within Black families and the implications of such conversations on gender, media, and the public and private sphere. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and above all else spending time with her family and loved ones. […]

Ruth Boyd, PhD

Academic Credentials

Ph.D in Educational Administration, Curriculum, & Supervision, University of Oklahoma; Credential in Elementary Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.B.A. in Management, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; B.S. in Business Administration, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Bio

Dr. Boyd began her teaching career in elementary education, teaching third grade for 13 years. After transitioning to higher education, she expanded her practice to teacher preparation, specifically in the fields of early childhood education, elementary education, and literacy instruction. Dr. Boyd has enjoyed serving as university supervisor for teacher candidates, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and developing graduate program options in Reading Specialist and Instructional Coaching. As Vice President for Student Affairs, she served as the senior student affairs officer, overseeing and managing institutional effectiveness through strategic planning, recruitment, admissions, registration, and retention initiatives. Dr. Boyd held direct supervisor responsibility over the Dean of Students, Student Activities, Title IX, Enrollment Management, Career Services, International Student Affairs, Registrar’s Office, Student Counseling Service, Student Health Services, Upward Bound, Wellness Center and Intramural Activities, Public Safety, and the Student Government Association.

Teaching Areas

Educational Leadership; Instructional Coaching

Research Interests

• Student Resilience • Service Learning • Teacher Preparation

Publications

Boyd, R. (2021). The Puzzle of Cocurricular Assessment (manuscript submitted) Boyd, R., Boyd, G.A., & Alexander, T. (2020). SWOSU Serves: An Integration of Service-Learning. National Social Science Association, 53(2), 25-30. Boyd, G.A. & Boyd, R. (2020). Leadership Behaviors of Effective Athletic Coaches: A Case Study. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 15(1), 1-16. […]

Jen Crystle, PhD

Academic Credentials

Bio

Dr. Jen Crystle joined Marymount in 2017 and most recently served as the head of the Office of Global Learning, Engagement, and Research. Throughout her career in international education, Jen has conducted research on international education policy, ethical issues in education abroad, and fostering global and social responsibility among students. Jen has extensive experience in higher education administration and leadership, with experience at both public and private institutions. She has served on several strategic committees, including committees on high impact practices, curriculum development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Jen has presented at numerous local and national conferences and has conducted many international site visits. Jen is a member of the Marymount Inclusion Network and she is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory.

Teaching Areas

Educational Leadership, Ethics and Social Justice, Global Leadership and Policy.

Research Interests

Her academic and professional interests include global education policy, intercultural and career competencies, experiential learning, and school leadership.

Publications

Crystle, J. (2020). The impacts of national and institutional policies on the internationalization of higher education in Australia: What it means for Australia and what it could mean for the United States. (Publication No. 28257465). [Doctoral Dissertation, University of Maryland, Baltimore County]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Crystle, J. (2014). Maximizing the study abroad experience at small liberal arts colleges: A comprehensive curriculum to support students throughout the pre-departure, immersion, and re-entry phases of the study abroad experience. [Master’s Thesis, Teachers College Columbia University]. […]

Chanel S. Rodriguez

Academic Credentials
B.S. in Psychology, University of Central Florida
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Georgia State University
Ph.D. in Counseling & Counselor Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Bio
Chanel S. Rodriguez (she/her/hers), PhD, NCC, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling at Marymount University.

Dr. Rodriguez is a counselor educator and advocate who works predominantly with children, adolescents, & their families that are asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, & first-generation born in the United States (providing English & Spanish services). As a Cuban Iranian American and child of immigrants, much of her own & her family’s lived experiences & culture have led her to the work she does currently. As a scholar, her interests involve multiculturalism in counseling, intersectionality, complex trauma, acculturation, and the mental health of immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seeking youth & their families.

Cultural humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and a multicultural lens are essential to positive and effective learning through her strong commitment to teaching. Her pedagogy is engaged, adapted, and intersectional to meet the needs of all students. Dr. Rodriguez also enjoys being a mentor to her students inside & outside the classroom.

Teaching Areas
Multicultural Counseling, Children & Adolescents, Practicum, Theories, Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques, Intersectionality Theoretical pedagogy […]

Amel Logan

Academic Credentials

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D); License Professional Counselor (Virginia and Maryland)

Bio

Dr. Logan has 23 years in the mental health field holding a variety of positions to include therapist (within public and private sectors), clinical director, resource supervisor, rehabilitation specialist, home-based counselor, and social worker. I also own/operate a private mental health practice for the last 14 years. These varied positions have allowed me to treat and encounter an array of mental health disorders and situations. My professional journey over the years has shown me that regardless of the psychological symptoms that a person may present with, everyone wants to be genuinely listened to and acknowledged, helping them become more comfortable embarking on this personal journey.

Teaching Areas

Counseling/Psychology

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Erik Alda

Academic Credentials

PhD., Criminology and Public Policy, School of Public Affairs, American University

Biography

Before joining Marymount, Dr. Erik Alda received his PhD in Criminology and Public Policy from the School of Public Affairs at American University.

His research interests lay at the intersection of performance measurement of criminal justice institutions and comparative criminology, with a focus on developing countries.

One strand of his research explores how criminal justice institutions and, particularly, law enforcement, perform and how efficiently they utilize their resources as well as the factors that affect their performance. In particular, Dr. Alda has conducted comparative research on this topic in various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is also working with governments to design and evaluate the performance of their criminal justice sector to inform policy and program design that can lead to a more efficient use of public resources. Another strand of Dr. Alda’s research studies focuses on evaluating public policies in developing countries by analyzing large administrative datasets. Research areas include policing, youths, and justice system.

In addition to his research interests, Dr. Alda has collaborative research projects in Spain, Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, Bulgaria, and the US.

Other Information

Research Interests

Organizational performance of criminal justice organizations, program evaluation, and international criminology
Policing, Youths, and the Justice system
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

Publications

Peer-reviewed publications:

“Assessing the Cost-Efficiency of Foreign Aid: A Stochastic Frontier Analysis” (w. Ljubinka Andonoska -UT- El Paso)
“Political Budget Cycle and Opportunistic Local Government Revenue Policies” (w. Ljubinka Andonoska -UT- El Paso)
Using Machine Learning to Enhance Early Intervention in Juvenile Justice through Survey Optimization” (w. Nathan Green – BILT)

Presentations:

Presented (not in person) with Delario Lindsey and Matt Bakker at the AMPS Conference in Lisbon in July on our work on the impact of the demolition of the Dunbar Homes in Arlington on house prices.
Presented the paper “Precision Hiring: Using Assurance Regions in DEA to Find The Best Candidates” at the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing in Tucson-AZ

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Kami Chandler

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