09/04/2026
πβ¨ Meet Dr. David Johnson, PhD, Program Chair, DBA at IAU.
With more than two decades of experience in leadership, operations, marketing, workforce development, and organizational management, Dr. Johnson brings a broad professional perspective into the academic environment.
His journey also reflects a commitment to lifelong learning. As an adult learner, he returned to higher education to earn his MBA and Ph.D., became a Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt, and earlier in his career served with the Peace Corps in the Kingdom of Tonga. ππ
When asked what mindset helps students turn challenges into opportunities, his answer begins with one key idea: continual curiosity. π‘
Question assumptions. Explore different perspectives. Stay open to learning. And use every challenge as an opportunity to become more capable and thoughtful. π¦