The Social Media Academy does not employee any instructors. Instead all Social Media Academy faculty members are active practitioner in the social business world and have day to day experience with social media in their respective businesses. The structure of the Academy ensures that all classes are always up to date and students will enjoy the most current experience in social media.
Social Media Academy Faculty
Axel Schultze |
Founder & Director Social Media Academy founder, Axel Schultze is one of the early advocates, users and experts in the social media space. As one of the Alpha users of LinkedIn a beta user of Twitter, one of the first business executives on FaceBook, Axel Schultze is not only experienced user of those tools but as CEO and founder of Xeequa, a social media solution for the new enterprise, a respected expert in the enterprise world. Axel Schultze is a thought leader, entrepreneur, author, chair of the SIIA SaaS Committee, member of the Churchill Club, member of the CIO council, frequent industry speaker and engaged in many entrepreneurial initiatives. You will find his professional bio on LinkedIn, his personal profile on Facebook, you may want to follow him on Twitter Axel Schultze is lecturing several parts of the leadership program. |
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John I. Todor, Ph.D. |
Principal & Advisory Board Member John I. Todor, Ph.D., is an early thought leader of the social media scene, uniquely combining two perspectives for developing win-win relationships between companies and their customers. He is the author of “Addicted Customers”, a frequent speaker and lecturer at Universities and developed methods to help people understand the advantages of social media for business. During his tenure as a professor and research scientist at the University of Michigan he investigated how people learn and make decisions. As the Managing Partner of The Whetstone Edge, LLC (www.TheWhetstoneEdge.com), he helps companies implement business strategies that strengthen customer relationships in a mutually profitable manner. Clients range from small entrepreneurial ventures to multi-nationals like Hewlett-Packard. You will find his professional bio on LinkedIn, his personal profile on Facebook, and all social networks and communities John is present on Xeesm. John Todor is lecturing several parts of the leadership program. |
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Adrienne Corn |
Founding Faculty Member
Adrienne Corn is completing a research Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in leadership and organizational behavior. Using a quantitative approach, Adrienne’s research examines identity (including social and cultural capital) and occupational choice and persistence. You will find her professional bio on LinkedIn, her personal profile on Facebook and you may want to follow her on Twitter. And all social networks and communities Adrienne is present on Xeesm Adrienne Corn will initially lecture the HR / HT related sessions to social media in the Leadership program. |
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Mike Dubrall |
Faculty Member
Mike Dubrall is a founding member of the Social Media Academy and with the Academy from day one. With his great success in providing Channel Empowerment Classes, helping Technology Channel Partners to leverage social media for their business, Mike was invited to join the faculty of the Academy. As Managing Director of the Gilwell Group, Mike is helping clients to build the channel of the future. Mike is known to be a thought leader in indirect channel development for many years. You will find his professional bio on LinkedIn and may want to follow him on Twitter. You find all social networks and communities Mike is present on Xeesm Mike is lecturing technology channel classes. |
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 Marita Roebkes |
Co-Founder & Academy Manager
Social Media Academy co-founder, Marita Roebkes is involved in Social media since 2003 and has a deep understanding of the social web, its dynamics and tools. Marita Roebkes is responsible for all Academy administration, backend systems, finance and operations. You will find her professional bio on LinkedIn, her personal profile on Facebook, you may want to follow her on Twitter. And all social networks and communities Marita is present on Xeesm While managing the Social Media Academy operations, Marita is also co-founder and manager at Xeequa where she supports online community clients and business partners. |
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