I am a Ph.D. Student in Global Leadership at the Indiana Institute of Technology and the Founder of Frates Research. With over 13 years of experience in digital marketing strategy, I previously architected the digital roadmap for Pacific Life’s multibillion-dollar Institutional Division. As a first-generation graduate, MBA, and former Adjunct Professor, my career sits at the intersection of organizational leadership, cross-cultural dynamics, and technological innovation.

My current scholarly focus examines how mid-level leaders reconcile Japanese corporate strategy with American culture in Midwest subsidiaries, exploring the structural nuances between Western and Japanese management systems.