People Group Archives: Management Faculty

Dr. Maira Ezerins is an Assistant Professor and consultant working to enhance the well-being and efficiency of people and organizations. Their research examines a changing workforce and the future of work. Their areas of expertise include neurodiversity, workplace relationships, technology, and occupational health and safety. They have published in premier academic journals, including Journal of Applied […]

Dr. Sam Paustian-Underdahl is a professor, researcher, consultant, and co-founder whose work is dedicated to enhancing employee and organizational well-being and effectiveness. Her studies are published in premier academic journals including the Journal of Applied Psychology (JAP), the Journal of Management (JOM), the Journal of Organizational Behavior (JOB), and Personnel Psychology, among others, and have […]

Dr. Greg Autry is the Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy. He will lead the college’s efforts to deliver Executive and MBA programs in Space Commercialization while helping the university craft and implement a roadmap for its space efforts. Before joining UCF, Dr. Autry was the Director and Clinical Professor of Space Leadership, Policy […]

Dr. Jun-Yeob Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Central Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on entrepreneur and leader personality, with particular emphasis on traits such as weirdness, […]

Aaron is an assistant professor in the Department of Management at the University of Central Florida. His research and teaching falls into three mutually reinforcing content domains: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Research Methods. Within these domains, my research emphasizes better understanding the impact of non-economic influences and language on organizational phenomena. I hold a PhD […]

Cassi Willard is an advocate, attorney and educator for entrepreneurs and creatives. She currently serves as an Instructor in the Management Department in the College of Business and the Program Director at the Blackstone LaunchPad at the University of Central Florida. The Blackstone LaunchPad offers coaching, programming, pitch competitions and additional opportunities to make entrepreneurship […]

Dr. Michael P. Lynch is Professor of Practice in the Department of Management and Florida Partnership Director Blackstone LaunchPad. Mike teaches core UCF courses in Entrepreneurship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels including Entrepreneurship in Established Organizations, Technology Entrepreneurship, New Venture Design, and New Venture Implementation. Dr. Lynch also serves in an administrative role […]

Dr. Bush is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. He received his Ph.D. in Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Prior to receiving his Ph.D., he worked in corporate finance as a certified public accountant. Dr. Bush’s research focuses on unethical behavior […]

Amanda M. Main, Ph.D., is the Chief Innovation Officer and Assurance of Learning Coordinator at UCF College of Business. She is an award-winning Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, Lecturer of management and Executive Coach. She has engaged audiences internationally on topics related to business, psychology, and self-development; published in academic journals, textbooks, and industry handbooks; and […]