Dr. Rowena Ortiz-Walters

Dean of School of Business & Economics

Education
- Ph.D. in Management, University of Connecticut, 2005
- M.B.A. in Technology Management, University of New Haven, 1999
- B.S. in Chemistry, University of Connecticut, 1996
Areas of Expertise
- Mentoring relationships of protégés of color and their mentors
- Mentoring for women’s leadership and career advancement
- Mentoring in academic, accounting and STEM ﬁelds
- Informal and formal mentoring
- Latina and Latino small business owners
Recent Publications, Presentations & Research Highlights
- Panelist, Catalyst Women of Color Symposium in NYC, 2015.
- Ortiz-Walters, R. & Fullick, J.M. (Forthcoming). Mentoring protégés of color: Experiences of primary and informal mentors. The International Journal of Management Education.
- Ortiz-Walters, R., Gavino, M.C., & Wiliams, D. (Forthcoming 2015). Social networks of Latino and Latina entrepreneurs and their impact on venture performance. Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal.
- Gender parity in U.S. public accounting ﬁrms: Mentoring as a solution to increasing female accountants’ motivation to lead as partners. In A. Murrell & S. Blake-Beard (Eds.) Mentoring Diverse Leaders: Creating Change for People, Processes and Paradigms. Routledge Press. (Forthcoming)
Awards & Honors
- 50 Most Influential Latinos in Connecticut, Latinos United for Professional Advancement (LUPA) Organization, 2014
- Emerald Literati Network 2011 Highly Commended Paper Award Winner, 2012
- Academy of Management Showcase Symposium, Entrepreneurship and Gender and Diversity in Organizations Divisions
- New Haven Business Time’s 40 under 40, 2006
- Academy of Management Best Symposium Award, Careers Division, 2004
- University of Connecticut Best Teaching Assistant Award, 2003
- Management Department Best Student Teacher Award, 2001