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Dr. Mirta M. Martin appointed interim Dean of Business
Monday, July 20, 2009
 
 

            Virginia State University has appointed Dr. Mirta M. Martin Interim Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Management. Dr. Martin holds a baccalaureate degree in psychology from Duke University; a master of business administration (MBA) degree from the University of Richmond; and a doctorate in business administration with an emphasis on strategic management and leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. 

            Dr. Martin’s career involves work in both the public and private sectors, including special expertise in organizational behavior, management, and workforce development. As a senior banking executive, she was a highly effective and innovative practitioner, positioning companies for growth and profitability via leadership in strategic planning, investment management, operations, business development and legislative advocacy. 

            Dr. Martin’s higher education experience is equally diverse and successful, including the professoriate, mid-level management, and executive leadership.  She has served as tenured professor and Interim Dean at Averett University, Associate Dean at the University of Richmond’s Robins’ School of Business, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the John Tyler Community College Foundation and Special Assistant to the Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System.