Academic Brand
Before You Start Anything New, Ask Yourself One Question: Can You Sustain It?
It’s easy to get excited about a new idea. A podcast. A YouTube channel. A startup. A community. That rush of inspiration makes you want to jump in…
The PhD Paradox: Why the Degree is the Minimum and Your Brand is the Asset
Most people think the purpose of a PhD is to graduate. They view the doctorate as a finish line a grueling marathon that ends when you are handed…
I Just Earned My Gemini Certified Educator Credential
Today, I reached an exciting milestone in my journey as an educator and researcher. I officially earned the Gemini Certified Educator qualification from Google for Education. This certification…
AISSAC’s Grant Oosterwyk Joins Global Ubuntu Data Network Panel
We’re excited to share that the AISSAC President, Grant Oosterwyk, will speak on a panel hosted by the Global Ubuntu Data Network—a collaborative community connecting African Data &…
From Curiosity to Craft: I’m Attending the Two-Week Doctoral Seminar in Design Science Research
How it started My first real exposure to Design Science Research (DSR) was Prof. Jan vom Brocke’s YouTube video. His clear framing of kernel theory → design principles…
Presenting at ICIS 2025: Building Visibility for Emerging IS Scholars
I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting a Table Talk at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2025) in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, December 15, 2025.…
Why I’m Not Just Networking at ICIS, I’m Building Something Bigger
In a few weeks, I’ll be heading to ICIS 2025 in Nashville, not just with the goal of meeting people—but with a clear mission:To turn casual conference conversations…