Business Systems Programs Faculty

General Education Instructor

Susannah Dawn Susannah Dawn is a seasoned business consultant with over 20 years of experience in leadership, communication, and organizational development. As a U.S. Army veteran, speaker, and author, she works with organizations to create cultures where authenticity, belonging, and purpose-driven performance go hand in hand. Susannah holds Master’s degrees in International Management and History…

General Education Instructor

Marietoni Caroompas Marietoni Caroompas is a General Education Instructor with three years of experience as an Education Specialist at the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Southern California.  Before joining Laurus College, Marietoni worked in med-tech sales and project management for startups. Her…

General Education Instructor

John Caroompas I received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Master’s degree in Teaching from UC Urvine.  I participated in research in organic synthesis in Shea Lab at UC Irvine (2013-2014).  I have 11 years teaching experience in Science.  I enjoy beach volleyball pickleball, and snorkeling.  Is Professional Training for a Rewarding and In-Demand Career…

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Joel Stangeland I served as a career firefighter and paramedic from 1993 to 2020. During this time, I was deeply involved in training, instruction, and professional development in an official capacity.  Throughout my career in city government, I have played a key leadership and management role. My responsibilities included participating in labor negotiations, contributing to…

Dr. Susan Walker Dr. Walker is a seasoned educator and business professional with over 15 years of experience helping students achieve their academic and career goals. Holding a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University and an MBA from Avila University, and has dedicated herself to fostering meaningful connections with her students. Throughout her…

General Education Instructor

Dr. Patricia Jones After teaching secondary math for over 25 years, I decided to branch out and work with adult students in a higher education setting for the past thirteen years.  I have an Educational Doctorate in Adult Education, a post-master certification in Leadership and Accountability, and a Master’s degree in Adult Education.  I teach…

Dr. Jennifer Hubbard With over 15 years of experience as a Learning Experience Designer, Educational Coach/Mentor, Author, Instructor at Manifest Destiny Solutions, LLC, I have developed instructional design skills using eLearning development tools, learning management systems, graphic design software, script writing, whiteboard animation, production management, and HTML basics. I have also utilized Canvas to design…