Monica Amadio, Ed.D, is Founding Chair of Entrepreneurship at Stockton University and is a National Board-certified educator with extensive experience in startups and business management. She has owned and operated businesses in marketing, automotive, and technology sectors. She teaches entrepreneurship and technology innovation and leads multiple policy-making committees on artificial intelligence and technology. Her global research focuses on four areas: entrepreneurship, technology, education, and societal impact. Dr. Amadio is involved in national Advanced Air Mobility initiatives and led Smart Aviation research for the Atlantic County Economic Alliance and the Institute of Aerospace. She writes a column for INC. Magazine called “Open for Business” and works with clients worldwide on workforce development initiatives.

Dr. Christy W. Goodnight is an Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Management in the Business Administration program at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ. She teaches undergraduate classes such as Introduction to Management, Organizational Behavior, the Business of Piracy, and Business Policy & Strategies, and graduate classes including Strategic Management and Global Sustainability Stakeholder Management. Prior to teaching at the School of Business, Christy worked for many years in academic libraries. Before transitioning to academia, she did a stint in the U.S. Army during her undergraduate studies, and after graduating, she worked in retail and as an assistant buyer in outdoor sporting goods.

Christy received her Ph.D. in Business Administration: Management from the University of South Alabama, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, and an M.B.A. from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (now Thomas Jefferson). Her research ranges from the resilience of individuals, teams, and organizations to the impact of hurricanes on small businesses.

Dr. Michael Busler is a Professor of Finance. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance, Economics, and the New Ventures course in the MBA program. For more than 35 years, he has owned and operated The Busler Group LLC, which is a home builder and real estate development company, typically building 1 to 3 houses per year.

Dr. Busler holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, an MBA in Finance, and a Ph.D. in Business from Drexel University. He has published 65 refereed journal articles in Economics, Finance, and Innovation. Dr. Busler has presented his research at academic conferences in 13 countries. His journal articles have been cited more than 5,000 times by scholars worldwide.

Dr. Muntakim M. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Business Administration (Management) at the Stockton University, where he also serves as Chair of the Dual Degree BA/MBA and BS/MBA programs. His teaching and research focus on strategic management, human resource management, and organizational behavior, with particular scholarly interests in strategic human capital, the resource-based view of the firm, and business ethics. He earned his Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MBA in Finance from Suffolk University, and a BBA in Finance from University of Dhaka.

Dr. Choudhury’s research explores how human capital shapes organizational outcomes, career development, and managerial mobility. His work has appeared in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Management, Strategic HR Review, Journal of International Business Education, and the Quarterly Review of Business Disciplines. He has also presented his research at major international conferences including the Strategic Management Society and the Academy of Management Annual Meeting. His recent scholarship examines topics such as managerial signaling, career self-efficacy, employer branding, and online learning effectiveness in business education.

Dr. Christian Ehiobuche is a dynamic academic and healthcare executive dedicated to advancing education, fostering inclusion, and driving excellence in business and healthcare administration. As the Chair of the MBA in Healthcare Administration and Leadership at Stockton University's School of Business, he brings over two decades of experience to his student-centered teaching and program leadership. Since becoming Chair in 2021, Dr. Ehiobuche has provided strategic direction for the MBA program, aligning its goals with university priorities and fostering key partnerships, including the development of two new dual-degree programs with the School of Public Health and the School of Health Sciences. His leadership is defined by a commitment to curriculum innovation, AACSB accreditation standards, and fostering impactful community partnerships.

A prolific scholar, Dr. Ehiobuche has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and multiple books. His research, which frequently appears in ABDC, Scopus, and Cabell-ranked journals, explores the intersection of healthcare management, Entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability, and African development. Recent works have delved into blockchain for African healthcare autonomy, generational health-seeking behaviors, and transformative leadership models. He is also an accomplished author, with books on Healthcare entrepreneurship, sustainable business, and Pan-African healthcare collaboration. His scholarship is consistently presented at major international conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge on a global stage.

Beyond academia, Dr. Ehiobuche is a practicing leader and consultant. He serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Lifecare Family Doctors in New Jersey and co-founded Faith Family Healthcare LLC, grounding his teaching in real-world operational experience. He also consults globally as a Business Development Consultant for Emmanuel Energy Co. in Nigeria. This industry engagement enriches his teaching and ensures his students are prepared for contemporary healthcare challenges. In addition to his degree-program teaching, Dr. Ehiobuche has extensive experience designing and delivering executive training programs for healthcare professionals and business leaders, bridging the gap between academic theory and practical leadership application.

An active contributor to his field and university, Dr. Ehiobuche serves on numerous committees, including the AACSB Societal Impact Champions Committee and Stockton’s Faculty Senate. His extensive network includes visiting professorships, such as his role with the University of Johannesburg, University of West Indes, Trinidad and Tobago among others and memberships in professional organizations spanning the globe. His work is unified by a passion for using education and collaboration to build sustainable, equitable, and effective healthcare systems for the future.

Dr. Marsha McCarthy is a business educator and former higher education executive with over 25 years of experience in enrollment management, marketing, and strategic leadership. She teaches management, business communications and Strategic Management at Stockton University and previously taught at Kean Global. Dr. McCarthy served as Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing at Kean University, where she led record enrollment growth through data-driven strategy and integrated marketing innovation. She earned her Doctor of Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University, with research focused on integrated marketing and student retention in higher education. A collaborative leader and entrepreneur, she co-owns a historic oceanside restaurant in Ocean City, NJ. She is passionate about student success, innovation, and preparing future business leaders.

Mark Rizzo is the Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center located in Atlantic City, NJ. He currently supports businesses in Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties. He directs and manages a team of NJSBDC Consultants and Stockton University administrators to provide consultation and technical assistance to businesses. Provide support to other Regional Directors throughout the network multiple times throughout the year. He was awarded the State Star Award in 2025 and was nationally recognized.

Mark spent 37+ years in the New Jersey Army National Guard where he recently retired as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of over 4,000 servicemembers. He’s traveled to 30 countries throughout the world. He is a part time adjunct with Roger Williams University where he facilitates/teaches asynchronous courses in Public Administration.

He has over 20 years in business both in retail and point of service delivery, serving as the Regional Operational Director at Sparkletts Home and Office Delivery providing leadership to a team of District Operations Managers. In this role he was responsible for 15,000 customers and a budget of $44M.

Mark has a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Roger Williams University and a Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University. He completed the Doctoral program and received his Educational Doctorate from Stockton University in Organizational Leadership in 2021.

He served as the President of Organizational Leadership in Action at Stockton University and the President of the Soldiers Association at the Joint Training and Training Development Center. Mark currently serves as the CO-Chair of the Societal Impact Advisory Board at Stockton University. He serves on the Board of Entrepreneurship at Stockton University as well as the Workforce Development Board in Atlantic County.

He is married with four children and a grandchild. He resides in Pitman NJ, located in Gloucester County.

Todd Von Deak, DBA, CAE, is a member of the Management and Entrepreneurship faculty at Stockton University's School of Business and co-chair of the School of Business Strategic Planning Committee.

His classroom is informed by what he does outside of it. Todd co-owns TVD Associates (TVDA) with his wife, Michele, an association management and nonprofit consulting firm that serves as his entrepreneurship laboratory in practice. Through TVDA, he works with organizations across sectors including veterinary education, fire prevention, athletic training, and public relations, helping them navigate strategy, governance, and operational leadership. He is a past president of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE) and holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.

Todd earned his Doctor of Business Administration from Temple University, where his research focused on knowledge management in the association sector. He regularly returns to Temple's DBA program as a research mentor.

Before joining Stockton, he taught general business and consulting courses at Drexel University and piloted a graduate course at Rowan University exploring the intersection of nonprofit and for-profit organizations — a thread that continues to run through his teaching and his work.

His focus is simple: help students think like owners, lead with clarity, and take one more step than they think they can.