Towson University Department of Management

For the Fall 2024 semester, Professor Joseph Zuccaro's “Management and Leadership Principles” classes explored the theme of “Big Brands in Baltimore and Maryland.” Each student team was assigned an organization to research, focusing on its management practices and organizational culture. To gain real-world insights, students interviewed managers from their respective companies, fostering a deeper understanding of leadership and workplace dynamics. The semester culminated in engaging presentations where teams shared their findings with classmates, showcasing the unique strategies and stories behind some of Maryland’s most notable brands. Organizations represented in this project included: Baltimore Orioles Coastal Sunbelt Produce Constellation Energy Corp @Domino Sugars (ASR) Goetze's Candy Company Lockheed Martin M&T Bank Marriott International McCormick & Company Morgan Stanley Pandora Perdue AgriBusiness Royal Farms Sinclair Inc. Smyth Jewelers Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. The Baltimore Sun Under Armour U.S. Army Garrison - Aberdeen Proving Ground A big thank you to the managers and organizations who participated in this meaningful learning experience, and congratulations to all the students on their hard work and thoughtful presentations! #TUProud #TowsonUniversity #tucbe #towsoncbe #tumngt #Teamwork #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess #collegeofbusinessandeconomics #management #departmentofmanagement #ClassroomSpotlight #Leadership #ExperientialLearning #BigBrands

On December 4th, Professor Mariana Lebron, Ph.D. welcomed Edna Primrose, Founder & President of Differenza to her MNGT 465 -Leading, Learning & Change course to share her insight as a Visionary Change Leader. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in organizational management, workforce development, and community development, she inspired the students with practical wisdom about servant leadership in the public sector. Edna’s career includes leadership roles at the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Labor, overseeing multibillion dollar programs in youth education, rural development, and public-private partnerships. She has been instrumental in leading change by creating strategic partnerships and community-based partnerships, such as the Cultural Transformation Initiative at USDA, focusing on enhancing organizational culture, employee productivity, and customer service across rural America. Edna is passionate about cultivating and role-modeling servant leadership. A highlight of her presentation was an original case study she designed for the students to problem-solve based on leadership challenges she has experience throughout her career Description of the Photo In the photo, Edna Primrose holds the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic torch alongside students: Zachary Glast, De'Aja Green, Kelly Corsiatto, and Dominic Best. This torch was originally carried by Professor Mariana Lebron during the opening ceremonies for the 2002 Olympics. In 2016, Professor Lebron began the #SassyDreamingTour— a journey of inspiration to share the Olympic torch with those daring to dream in hopes of igniting their inner strength. Thank you, Ms. Primrose, for providing such a valuable and thought-provoking experience for our students! And thank you, Professor Lebron, for sharing the torch, representing the power we receive from embracing our true selves. #TUProud #TowsonUniversity #tucbe #towsoncbe #tumngt #Leadership #Teamwork #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess #collegeofbusinessandeconomics #management #departmentofmanagement #ClassroomSpotlight #Leadership #ServantLeadership #TowsonUniversity #PublicSector #CommunityImpact

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🎉Congratulations to The SWOT Team — Kathryn Parker, Natasha Kravchenko, Joe Kosick, Mitchell Villareal, Ayodamola Oyelana, and Marc Wolcoff—for their outstanding success in the MNGT 481 Live Case Competition! As part of the capstone MNGT 481 Strategic Management course, senior-level students came up with strategies for The Y in Central Maryland with the goal of expanding membership for the 13 to 26 age demographic. A BIG thank you to judges Marc Perry, Casey Reidpath, Rafaella Cuff, and Donald Darnell Eaddy, MSW for supporting our students with your guidance and questions. We appreciate you investing in our next set of graduates! With the coaching of their professor, Koushikee Dutta, this talented team showcased exceptional strategy and innovation to earn first place! 👏 A big thank you to David Brannon, the competition coordinator, for organizing this impactful event that inspires our future leaders and Lori Ellison & Ardys Russakis for making this event available to family via livestream. We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork displayed by ALL participants. 💡🏆 We can't wait to see your future accomplishments! #towsonuniversity #TUproud #tucbe #towsoncbe #tumngt #collegeofbusinessandeconomics #management #departmentofmanagement #Innovation #Leadership #Innovation #FutureLeaders #LiveCaseCompetition

🎉Congratulations to The SWOT Team — Kathryn Parker, Natasha Kravchenko, Joe Kosick, Mitchell Villareal, Ayodamola Oyelana, and Marc Wolcoff—for their outstanding success in the MNGT 481 Live Case Competition! As part of the capstone MNGT 481 Strategic Management course, senior-level students came up with strategies for The Y in Central Maryland with the goal of expanding membership for the 13 to 26 age demographic. A BIG thank you to judges Marc Perry, Casey Reidpath, Rafaella Cuff, and Donald Darnell Eaddy, MSW for supporting our students with your guidance and questions. We appreciate you investing in our next set of graduates! With the coaching of their professor, Koushikee Dutta, this talented team showcased exceptional strategy and innovation to earn first place! 👏 A big thank you to David Brannon, the competition coordinator, for organizing this impactful event that inspires our future leaders and Lori Ellison & Ardys Russakis for making this event available to family via livestream. We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork displayed by ALL participants. 💡🏆 We can't wait to see your future accomplishments! #towsonuniversity #TUproud #tucbe #towsoncbe #tumngt #collegeofbusinessandeconomics #management #departmentofmanagement #Innovation #Leadership #Innovation #FutureLeaders #LiveCaseCompetition

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude! #tuproud

On November 13, 2024, the 4th DisruptHR Baltimore event brought energy, innovation, and fresh ideas to the Living Classroom space in Baltimore's Harbor East—and we were thrilled to be part of it! A Special Shout-Out to Carly Davidson We’re incredibly proud of Carly Davidson, a Towson University College of Business & Economics student in our HR concentration, who took the stage as one of the 9 featured speakers. Her presentation was on the topic of psychological safety, and she did an AMAZING job! All other presenters were seasoned HR professionals from around the country. Carly earned this opportunity after winning our in-class DisruptHR-inspired competition last spring, hosted by Dr. Sasha Pustovit and judged by the main DisruptHR organizers. Her presentation was thoughtful, impactful, and inspiring. A huge thank you to the DisruptHR Baltimore organizers for hosting such an amazing event and for providing a platform where bold ideas and rising talent like Carly can shine. Your dedication to fostering innovation in HR is inspiring, and we’re honored to have been a part of this experience. Congratulations to Carly and all the incredible presenters who made this event unforgettable. We can’t wait for the next one! #tu #tuproud #towsonuniversity #networking #professionaldevelopment #towsoncbe #tumngt #artificalintelligence #DisruptHRBaltimore #StudentSuccess #HRInnovation #LivingClassroomsBaltimore #Gratitude

Leadership in Action: A Student-Led Impact A huge shoutout to the students of Towson University College of Business & Economics class MNGT 391 - Developing Management and Team Building Skills for their incredible demonstration of selfless teamwork! As part of their class initiative, these future leaders organized a toy, clothing, and basic needs drive, showcasing the true spirit of community and collaboration. What’s even more inspiring? This effort was 100% voluntary—a testament to their dedication to making a difference. 🎁 Toy donations were contributed to Holidays for the Kids. 🧥 Food, clothing, and daily essentials were delivered to the Basic Needs Hubs. A special thank you to lecturer Mark Flores, MBA for fostering this spirit of giving and providing the ripe environment for students to grow as leaders while making a tangible impact in their community. We are so proud of our students for stepping up, giving back, and embodying the principles of leadership and teamwork in action. #TUProud #TowsonUniversity #tucbe #towsoncbe #tumngt #Leadership #Teamwork #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess #collegeofbusinessandeconomics #management #departmentofmanagement

Classroom Spotlight: Leadership in Action Towson University College of Business & Economics "Leadership Learning and Change" class had the incredible opportunity to engage with Mike Grandinetti, a serial tech entrepreneur, innovation consultant, keynote speaker, and renowned startup mentor. Joining us via Zoom, Mike shared his insights on harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and navigate change in today’s dynamic business landscape. Using his expertise as a entrepreneur, consultant, and highly-sought after AI innovation expert, he brought key change leadership and innovation concepts to life through real-word stories and practical experiences that inspired and motivated our students. A special thank you to Professor Mariana Lebron, Ph.D. for facilitating this impactful learning experience and to Mike for his time and wisdom. Moments like this remind us of how faculty and industry partnerships are key to inspiring power in leadership voices. Please follow us as Mariana Lebron and her students share his insight with you, including the current new applications of AI in industry, examples of companies re-imagining their innovative processes, and numerous AI tools that can help enhance your leadership impact – by elevating, not replacing --- your unique leadership voice. #towsonuniversity #TUproud #tucbe #towsoncbe #tumngt #collegeofbusinessandeconomics #management #departmentofmanagement #Leadership #Innovation #StudentSuccess #TechnologyInLeadership #FacultyLife