About The University of Notre Dame

Dr. Angela R. Logan serves as Associate Teaching Professor and St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. As the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, she brings over 25 years of experience in higher education and philanthropy to her role. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, race, faith, and nonprofit leadership, which she explores through her podcast "Powerful Conversations" featuring Black women leaders

Dr. Cindy P. Muir (Zapata) serves as Professor of Management and Organization at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, bringing unique insights as a Colombian-American scholar to her research on organizational behavior. After earning her Ph.D. in Management and B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida, she has established herself as a leading expert in organizational justice, leadership, and diversity studies. Her research focuses on understanding the complex dynamics of supervisor-employee relationships, particularly examining the disconnect between leader behaviors and employee perceptions. Her work has been extensively published in top-tier journals, with her research on justice and trust being highly cited, including a seminal paper on justice at the millennium that has received over 1,900 citations

Dr. Amanda G. McKendree serves as Associate Teaching Professor of Management and holds the Arthur F. and Mary J. O'Neil Directorship at the Eugene D. Fanning Center for Business Communication at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. Her academic journey includes a BA in Global Policy Studies from Chatham University, an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Duquesne University. Her research focuses on crisis communication, conflict management, and organizational rhetoric, with her work appearing in prestigious publications including the SAGE Encyclopedia of Identity and Business Communication Quarterly. She co-authored "Conflict Between Persons: The Origins of Leadership" and teaches courses in business communication, strategic communication, and crisis management. Her leadership in academic organizations includes serving as President of the Eastern Communication Association and Past President of the Pennsylvania Communication Association. Her excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the 2018 Carroll Arnold Distinguished Service Award and the 2021 Cornerstone Award for Business. Beyond academia, she founded Strikeout PSP, an initiative raising awareness and research funds for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Through her Coursera course "Ethics of Communication," she shares her expertise in business communication and ethical leadership with a global audience.

Dr. James R. Otteson serves as the John T. Ryan Jr. Professor of Business Ethics and Rex and Alice E. Martin Faculty Director of the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. After earning his BA from Notre Dame and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Chicago, he has established himself as a leading authority on business ethics, political economy, and eighteenth-century moral philosophy. His academic career includes positions at the University of Alabama, Yeshiva University, and Wake Forest University before returning to his alma mater. He has authored numerous influential books, including "Adam Smith's Marketplace of Life," "Honorable Business," and "Seven Deadly Economic Sins," contributing significantly to contemporary discussions of business ethics and economic thought. Through his Coursera course "Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society," he explores the ethical dimensions of business in modern society. His expertise spans business ethics, classical liberalism, and the moral foundations of capitalism, with particular emphasis on Adam Smith's philosophical and economic theories

Joe Holt serves as the James E. and Audrey Jack Teaching Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, bringing a unique blend of academic, spiritual, and practical business experience to his role. His diverse background includes a BA from Boston College, 12 years as a Jesuit with graduate studies in Philosophy, Theology, and Biblical Theology, followed by a law degree from Harvard Law School. His professional experience spans from stockbroking to corporate law, including directing the Clinic on Entrepreneurship at The University of Chicago Law School. At Notre Dame, he teaches a wide range of courses including Business Ethics, Ethics in Finance, Gender Equity in Business, and Spirituality of Leadership across MBA, MSM, MNA, and MSF programs. His expertise has earned him multiple teaching awards, including MBA Teacher of the Year (2013) and MSM Teacher of the Year (2019). As a regular contributor to major media outlets including CNBC, The Hill, CNN, and Forbes, he provides expert commentary on business ethics and leadership. His work as an SEC business ethics expert witness and his consulting practice in ethics, leadership, spirituality, and negotiations demonstrates the practical application of his academic expertise.

Dr. Kirsten Martin serves as the William P. and Hazel B. White Center Professor of Technology Ethics in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, where she specializes in the ethics of technology and data privacy. Her academic journey began with a B.S.E. from the University of Michigan, followed by an MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. As a leading authority in technology ethics, she teaches in the ITAO Department, focusing on the ethics of data analytics and business technology. Her research examines the complex relationships between privacy, technology, and corporate responsibility, earning her multiple NSF grants for her work. She currently serves as the Technology and Business Ethics editor for the Journal of Business Ethics and is a board member of the Society of Business Ethics. Her expertise and insights have made her a sought-after speaker, as demonstrated by her influential TED talk on privacy and technology ethics. Through her research and teaching, she continues to shape the discourse around ethical technology use in business, particularly focusing on privacy protection and corporate responsibility in the digital age.