Skylar is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Management. His areas of interest include: Strategic Leadership, Corporate Governance, Corporate Sustainability & Social Responsibility, and International Entrepreneurship. Skylar made the transition back into academia after several years employed as the Chief Operations Officer at the Institute for International Medicine (INMED). During that time, he also held a position at Longview Community College as an adjunct faculty member.
2015, Academy of Management Conference Top Reviewer Award, Public And Nonprofit Division.
2011, Passion Awards Second Tier Recipient. $5,000. Principal Author.
Foundation: National Christian Foundation – Heartland
Purpose: Funding for Institute for International Medicine’s Crisis Response Training
2009, Passion Awards Second Tier Recipient. $5,000. Principal Author.
Foundation: National Christian Foundation – Heartland
Purpose: Funding for Institute for International Medicine’s Exploring Medical Missions Conference
2009, CEO Discretionary Grant. $7,000. Co-Author.
Foundation: REACH Healthcare Foundation
Purpose: Funding for Institute for International Medicine’s 2009 Cross Cultural Competency in Healthcare Symposium.
2008, Passion Awards First Tier Recipient. $10,000. Principal Author.
Foundation: Servant Christian Community Foundation
Purpose: Funding for Institute for International Medicine’s Service Learning Programs.
2002-2006, Presidential Scholar, Northwest Missouri State University (highest undergraduate award)