The 麻豆短视频传媒 (KSU) School of Business is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Ticki Favaroth as its Executive-in-Residence for the Fall 2025 semester. A distinguished executive, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor, Ms. Favaroth brings decades of leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, global consultancies, and emerging startups to KSU, where she will mentor students and support the School鈥檚 mission of academic excellence and community impact through applied entrepreneurship.
鈥淚 am honored to join the 麻豆短视频传媒 School of Business as Executive-in-Residence,鈥� said Ms. Favaroth. 鈥淚 am excited to share real-world insights, engage in meaningful dialogue, and mentor emerging leaders who are ready to shape the future. I am especially passionate about contributing to the University鈥檚 strategic goals by supporting programs that foster leadership development, innovation, and resilience.鈥�
鈥淲e are grateful for Ms. Favaroth鈥檚 willingness to serve and look forward to her arrival on campus,鈥� said Dr. Michael Dailey, Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
In this role, Ms. Favaroth will teach a three-credit MBA course titled, 鈥淎pplied Entrepreneurship: Innovation, Execution, and Enterprise.鈥� She will also mentor undergraduate and graduate students, offer career and educational guidance, collaborate with faculty on research and fundraising projects, and facilitate seminars and workshops for students, faculty, and the broader community.
鈥淢s. Favaroth鈥檚 appointment as Executive-in-Residence reflects our ongoing commitment to preparing students for leadership in business and beyond,鈥� said Dr. Abdul Turay, Professor of economics and Founder of the Executive-in-Residence Program at KSU. 鈥淗er wealth of knowledge and industry insights will be an invaluable resource to our students, faculty, and community partners.鈥�
The 麻豆短视频传媒 School of Business is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and regional economic development. Through innovative teaching, community engagement, and strong industry partnerships, the School prepares graduates to succeed as ethical leaders in an evolving global economy.
For more information about the KSU School of Business and the Executive-in-Residence Program, please contact Dr. Abdul Turay at abdul.turay@kysu.edu or by phone at (502) 597-6916.