Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Office Location:
SBPA 133
CREDENTIALS
- BBA, Gonzaga University (Wash.)
- MPA, University of Guam
- J.D., Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College (Ore.)
Network Program Assistant
Office Location:
SBPA 143
Credentials
- B.A., Business Administration, University of Guam
Instructor in Public Administration
Office Location:
SBPA 227
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Politics - International Relations; Philosophy (Minor)
- PMBA, University of Guam
- Executive Leadership Development Program, United States Department of
Interior - MOSAIC Taiwan Fellow, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of China
(Taiwan)
EXPERIENCE
- 2022-2024: Chief of Staff, 37th Guam Legislature
- 2021-2022: Director of Policy and Communications, 36th Guam Legislature
- 2019-2020: Director of Communications, 35th Guam Legislature
Professor of Practice in Management
Office Location:
SBPA 123
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Economics, Mathematics Minor, Illinois State University
- Ph.D., Economics (Econometrics) and Business Administration (Finance), University of Michigan
Experience
- 2010 - 2018: Professor of Finance, Sejong University (AACSB accredited) (Seoul)
- 1995 - 2010: Registered Investment Advisor, Infinity Capital Management (New Jersey)
- 1992 - 1996: Served on the editorial board of The Journal of Portfolio Management
- 1986 -1994: Portfolio Manager/Vice President, UBS Asset Management (New York)
- 1984 -1986: Analyst, Citibank, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (New York)
Associate Professor of Accounting
ABOUT
Dr. Edward Conrad earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from Florida State University, and he holds an active CPA license. He was recognized for his outstanding teaching both at Florida State and at the University of Akron where he was a faculty member, including serving as Chair of the School of Accountancy, for 29 years. Dr. Conrad has published articles in academic and professional outlets including The Accounting Review, Advances in Accounting, The Journal of Accounting Case Research, Internal Auditing, and The CPA Journal. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. Conrad worked in public accounting, as an internal auditor, and as the Treasurer and Controller for a corporate headquarters’ real estate management company equally owned by three Fortune 500 companies in Cleveland, Ohio.
Professor of Accounting / I Meyeng UOG-Certified Online Teacher
Office Location:
SBPA 230
CREDENTIALS
- BBA, Accounting, University of Guam
- MBA, Accounting, University of Phoenix
- Ph.D., Organization and Management, Capella University (Minn.)
- Certified Government Financial Manager
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Internal Controls Auditor
- I Meyeng UOG-Certified Online Teacher
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
Office Location:
SBPA 121
Dr. Joann Diego joined the School of Business & Public Administration in 2021 as full-time faculty in human resource management. She has been an adjunct faculty for SBPA and a program coordinator with the School of Education since 2010 and 2007, respectively.
Human resource management has always been in Joann’s heart. She was the founding vice president for the award-winning UOG Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter during her undergraduate years 25 years ago, and she is now the adviser for the chapter.
Credentials
- DBA, Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University (Ariz.)
- MBA, Healthcare Management, Columbia Southern University (Ala.)
- BBA, Human Resource Management & Public Administration, University of Guam
- Society for Human Resource Management as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Certified in the SHRM Veterans at Work Program
research interests
- Talent management/career development areas
- Recruitment
- Retention
Professor of Legal Studies
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Speech and Drama
- MPA, Governmental Management and Public Administration
- M.A., Development Communications, Public Information and Public Relations, Broadcast Communications and Journalism
- DPA, Public Policy, Development Administration, International Administration, University of the Philippines
ABOUT
Guthertz’ focus of research is on public policy and public administration on Guam and in the Western Pacific. She was raised and educated on Guam and has served the University of Guam and the Guam comnunity in various capacities, such as academic vice president, tenured full professor, chair of Public Administraiton and Legal Studies, director of Public Safety, acting chief of police, chair of the Board of Education, and commissioner of the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
Business Advisor/Women In Business Program Coordinator, Guam SBDC
Office Location:
SBPA Bldg., Room 140
CREDENTIALS
- BS, Bethel College, VA
- MBA, University of Maryland Asia, GU (Asia)
ABOUT
Jarneec Halsey, a diverse entrepreneur, founded Peto’s Journey LLC, a publishing company that amplifies every voice, celebrates every story, and inspires people to dream. She currently serves as the Business Advisor and Women in Business Program Coordinator at the Guam Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Halsey has received numerous awards and recognition for her work with active-duty service members and students in Guam. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland (Asia) and a Bachelor of Science in Missions (Cultural Development) from Bethel College in Virginia.
Business Advisor/Training Coordinator, Guam SBDC
Office Location:
SBPA Bldg., Rm. 142
CREDENTIALS
B.S., Business - Management Information and Computing Systems, San Francisco State University
ABOUT
With a decade of owning his own business, Ken Hizon understands what it takes to be a thriving entrepreneur. Ken Hizon also possesses extensive experience in business management and supervision, particularly within the Information Technology (IT) field at several major financial institutions. His career trajectory demonstrates a steady progression from technical expertise to leadership roles with a focus on security and compliance.
