Dr. Poussaint earned her academic degrees, Doctor of Management, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), and Bachelor of Science in communication studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly University of Maryland University College). Her dissertation focused on women and leadership entitled: Perceptual Factors Affecting Female CEO Placement in the Hospitality Industry. Dr. Poussaint has developed and teaches undergraduate and graduate-level business courses in the School of Business.
She has over 30 years of corporate business work experience serving in various leadership roles. She was employed for five years with UMUC, as an adjunct faculty member and Association Vice President of Alumni Relations. Prior to joining UMUC, she was employed with HMSHost (formerly Host Marriott Services) servings as Manager of Loss Prevention Services, a division of HR. As an adult learner herself, Dr. Poussaint understands her students and brings passion and life experiences to the classroom to engage students in understanding and applying business concepts and theories to their professional and personal lives. She is also the author of “The Power to Navigate Your Destiny: The Five Essential Principles You Need to Access the Power Within”.
Doctor of Management, University of Maryland University College
Master’s in Business Administration Degree, University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, University of Maryland University College
Leadership
Women in Leadership
Business
Management
Corporate business work experience serving in various leadership roles; employed for five years with UMUC, as an adjunct faculty member and Association Vice President of Alumni Relations; prior to joining UMUC, employed 10 years with HMSHost (formerly Host Marriott Services) servings as Manager of Loss Prevention Services, a division of HR.
Women in leadership
Gender-Equality Intelligence (GEI)
BUSS 210 – Introduction to Business
BUSS 301 – Principles of Management
BUSS 312 – Organizational Theory & HR Management
BUSS 340 – International Business
BUSS 406 – Operations Management
BUSS 407 – Political and Social Environment of Business
BUSS 421 – Advertising and Promotion
BUSS 443 – International Strategy
BUSS 480 – Advanced Business Project
CAR 600 – Career Planning and Development
MBA 513 – Organizational Behavior & HR Management
MBA 516 – Strategic Management and Org Leadership
MBA 612 International Business
MBA 627- Advanced Business Project
Author of “The Power to Navigate Your Destiny: The Five Essential Principles You Need to Access the Power Within”. (published January 2021).
Navigate Your Destiny, LLC
Motivational Speaking, Professional Training and Coaching
President’s Circle Donor Plaque, 2011
District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, 2008
UMUC Women in Business, 2007
The Edward A. Parnell Outstanding Alumna Service Award, 2007
Constitution Day and Citizens Day, 2007
UMUC Videos – UMUC Media, 2006
UMUC Business & Executive Programs, 2006
UMUC Graduate School of Management & Technology – The Value-Added MBA, 2006
UMUC MBA Newsletter – Alumni Profile, 2005
Metropolitan Who’s Who, 2007
United Who’s Who, 2005
Women’s Career Development Conference, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Achiever – The Alumni Magazine of University of Maryland University College, 2003, 2004, 2006
Outstanding Service to the HMSHost Activities Committee, 2002
HMSHost Spotlight – Unique Associate, Volume 7, 1998
The Professional Women’s Network
Past:
Member, Collington Foundation, 2011 to 2016
Co-Chair & Parent Representative, Kid Power, Inc. 2010 to 2016
Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), 2009
Member, Loss Prevention Foundation, 2008
Member, Board of Directors, Kid Power DC, Inc., 2008
Member, Board of Director’s & Past President, UMUC Alumni Association, 2008
Immediate Past President, UMUC Alumni Association, 2007 – 2008
Chair, Search Committee for VP of Institutional Advancement, UMUC, 2007
Member, Search Committee for Provost, UMUC, 2007
President, UMUC Alumni Association, 2006 – 2007
President-Elect, UMUC Alumni Association, 2005 – 2006
Member, National Black MBA Association, 2005
Member, Business & Executive Program Advisory Board, UMUC Graduate School, 2005
Moderator, Women’s Career Development Conference, UMUC, 2005
Chair, Activities Committee, HMSHost, 2005
Vice President, Outreach & Chapter Development, UMUC Alumni Association, 2004 – 2005
Panel Member, Women’s Career Development Conference, UMUC, 2004
Co-Chair, Activities Committee, HMSHost, 2004
Vice President, Communications Committee, UMUC Alumni Association, 2003 – 2004
Acting Vice President, Communications Committee, UMUC Alumni Association, 2002 – 2003
Member, Communications Committee, UMUC Alumni Association, 2002
Member, Student Advisory Board, UMUC, 2000 – 2001
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