Professional Summary
Doctor of Management. Empathetic leader focused on the development and nurturing of diverse teams. A proven leader at both the Board of Trustees level and in the trenches. Experience empowering under-resourced populations to grow and thrive. Professionally trained and experienced innovative educator. Skilled evidence-based practitioner and research analyst adept at systematic review. Served on multiple accreditation committees for both the Association of Independent Maryland Schools, and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Published Articles
Combating Fake News
(World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology, 2019)
Securing a Job When English Is Not Your First Language (Workbloom.com)
Doctoral Research
The Doctor of Management program at the University of Maryland University College is an executive DBA degree that emphasizes management theory and strategic thinking, organizational leadership and change, research and innovation, and sustainability in the global business environment. Though my studies have covered a broad range of topics, my research focus has been on organizational crisis and the impact of social media on organizational communication during crisis.
Dissertation
Wading Through the Storm Surge: The impact of social media on emergency communication during a disaster
Scholarship Practitioner Paper: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of organizational stakeholder trust in social media communication during crisis
Practice Digest: Social Media and the Organization
Theory Digest: Situational Crisis Communication Theory
The Role of Social Media in OrganizationalAccountability and Reputation Management
Mini Systematic Review: Crisis Communication through Social Media
Reputation Repair Following Scandal in Private Schools
Qualitative Data Analysis: Early Career Teacher Attrition
Communication Through Social Media During Crisis: Dissertation Methodology
Environmental Scanning Review: Trust in the Global Environment
Best Practice Case Study: NGO Effectiveness
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Dr. Todd Walton lives in Laurel, Maryland with his wife. In his current role as IT Training Specialist at the Peace Corps, he is designing the training strategy for the agency’s electronic medical record system.
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