AACSB Online Learning Affinity Group's Third Thursday webinar: Experiential Learning in the Online Classroom

Misty Blessley, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics, Operations and Data Science (SODS) at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Since 2019, Misty has served as the Academic Director of Experiential Learning and works to bring hands-on learning into the classroom for all Fox students. Prior to entering academia, Misty worked for 12 years in procurement in the industrial controls, television transmitter manufacturing and fiber optics industries. Blessley also holds a Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), which is a professional certification she has maintained for over 20 years. She is the founder and 10-year academic liaison of Temple University Supply Chain Association (TU-SCA), a student professional organization committed to bringing professional development opportunities to tomorrow’s rising supply chain professionals. She has also served as a board member for various professional supply chain organizations.

Bora Ozkan, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Finance at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, bringing over a decade of industry expertise in international business and finance to his academic career. He also serves on the board of a publicly traded bank and focuses his research on fintech, sustainability, corporate finance, and emerging markets. A recognized thought leader, Dr. Ozkan frequently speaks at global conferences and is celebrated for integrating advanced experiential learning techniques into his curriculum. He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from the University of New Orleans and has been published in leading finance journals.

Phyllis Tutora is the Senior Director of International and Executive Programs at the Fox School of Business, Temple University. She oversees international partnerships, study abroad programs, global immersions, and the operations of Fox’s Executive MBA and DBA programs. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Phyllis has held roles at George Washington University and managed international initiatives in 12 countries through the MBA Enterprise Corps. She holds an MS in Human Resource Management from Temple University and a BA in History from the University of Rhode Island.