LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 727)
Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean of the Mercer University School of Business, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Mercer was a Presenting Sponsor of the Summit. Julie shared that the university is experiencing record enrollment at the Business School, and she discussed new programs and their emphasis on retooling and reskilling the workforce in areas like analytics, cybersecurity, fintech, etc. She further covered Mercer’s commitment to creating bridges between their students and the wider business community, their mission of focusing on student outcomes and soft skills, and their initiatives to help students transition seamlessly from education to employment.
This show was originally broadcast live from the 2023 GNFCC Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.
North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Mercer University School of Business
Mercer University’s Stetson-Hatcher School of Business delivers career-focused business education in order to develop innovative leaders who are responsible global citizens. Accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the school is widely recognized for its innovative academic programs and accomplished faculty. Graduates of the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business serve as respected leaders and professionals in their industries and communities.
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Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business
Dr. Julie Petherbridge became dean of Mercer University’s Stetson-Hatcher School of Business on July 6, 2021. She also serves as associate professor of accountancy. Prior to her appointment as dean, she served as interim dean and associate dean of graduate programs.
Dr. Petherbridge earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Clayton State University in 1993 and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Georgia since 1995. She worked full-time in public accounting until 2001, when she decided to transition to academia while continuing to practice. She earned her M.P.A. in 2002 and Ph.D. in 2010, both from Georgia State University. Her dissertation topic involved auditor’s behavior in the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspection process.
Her current research interests focus on public policy of accounting regulations, internal auditing, nonprofit organizations, and professional biases. She is published in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, The Southern Business and Economic Journal, the Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal and others, and she has continued to stay connected with the accounting profession through several professional organizations.
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2023 GNFCC Women’s Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee
The 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 28, 2023, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.
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