This episode is extra special because our Fellow, Kaelin Murray joins Rachel as a co-host where they speak with Dr. Amy Paros! They discuss her background, why she joined Quinnipiac, her greatest career achievements and so much more.
Dr. Amy Paros is an Assistant Professor of Management at Quinnipiac University. She joined Quinnipiac University during the fall of 2015 and teaches courses in
decision-making, project management, organizational behavior, leadership, and sports leadership. She serves as Faculty Advisor for the Bobcat Project Management student organization and sits on the Student Affairs Committee. Dr. Paros brings over 12 years of industry experience working as a program manager in the engineering and manufacturing aerospace industry, where she contributed to major aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbo Fan Engines. Dr. Paros has accepted the 2023 Chief Operating Officer position for the Southern New England Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI)’s board of directors. Her research interests center around organizational efficiency, including project management, employee performance, and
motivation. Her philosophy grows from a passion for knowledge exploration, connected to academic theory integrated with practical know-how and the
cultivation of compassion and diversity at work. Dr. Paros trusts success is available when we are welcomed, participate openly, embrace challenges, and
continuously expand our knowledge. She uses this foundation to build a professional, respectful, and accountable environment for growth and development.