Tonya Rivers, D.B.A

Dr. Rivers has over two decades of corporate leadership experience in finance and business coupled with 10+ years in full-time entrepreneurship specializing in training, program development and innovation strategies for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and corporations. In 2024, Dr. Rivers was recognized as Diversity MBA Top 100 Executive Under 50.

Her personal values are guided by faith in Jesus Christ and biblical teachings that allow her to cultivate her servanthood upbringing daily. Her passion to help individuals reach and exceed their goals is demonstrated through her approach to mentorship, which is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of best business practices, ethics, and strategies for success by building a collaborative, interactive, and creative learning experience using technology as a tool for developing student research skills, industry knowledge, and mindset for success.

Dr. Rivers bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and applied learning by incorporating real-world business case studies, current industry trends, and shared experiences into instruction. She has authored numerous publications and has contributed to many articles and books on business management, competitive strategy, marketing, and personal development. Her newest release is entitled Stages: Doctoral Journey Support Memoir.

Dr. Rivers is armed with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business administration with specializations in marketing, business analytics and strategy & innovation.