Dr. Tiffanie Turner-Henderson
Tiffanie Turner-Henderson received a B.A. in Mass Media Arts (broadcast journalism) from Hampton University, a M.A. in Business Management from Bowie State University, and a Ph.D. in Marketing from Hampton University.
Dr. Turner-Henderson's sales and marketing career spans from the Associated Press, The Discovery Channel, to various educational technology, assessment, and professional development companies.
She began her teaching career in the Department of Business Administration and Economics at Johnson C. Smith University from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Turner-Henderson currently serves as Assistant Professor, Marketing at Wingate University and faculty advisor for the Wingate collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Dr. Turner-Henderson is a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA), Society for Marketing Advances (SMA), and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Board Member of Giant Mindset, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Teaching Philosophy
I embrace the wisdom of the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” as the foundation of my teaching philosophy. I emphasize the collaboration between student scholars, instructor, and industry. My courses are designed to include collaboration with organizations that forge opportunities for networking, mentoring, and real-world insights. My commitment to fostering a student-centered learning environment means open dialogue, mutual respect, and an appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.
My learning environment infuses ethical scholarship and experiential learning to empower student scholars to make informed career decisions. Drawing from over two decades of experience, I design collaborative and technology-integrated strategies that prepare students to be competitive in an evolving industry. I use both traditional and innovative assessments to ensure students not only understand theoretical concepts but also gain practical skills for real-world application. Through an emphasis on ethics, relevance, and collaboration, I aim to inspire continuous growth and critical engagement in each student's academic journey.
Leadership Philosophy
My leadership values closely align with the authentic and transformative leadership theories. Authentic leadership is characterized as “leaders [who] do what is right and good for both followers and society “ (Ruben et al., 2021, p. 142). These leaders are self-aware, transparent, and possess a focus on purpose. These traits align with my desire to establish and nurture purposeful relationships to move the needle of initiatives for the greater good of the organization. My leadership values also align with transformative leadership through the ability to effectively communicate initiatives and create buy-in from stakeholders larger than is normally expected. Rubin et al. (2021) define transformative leadership as having four factors: “idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration” (p. 140). I often use my journalism training and sales experience to create stories to help stakeholders visualize walking in the shoes of those who would be impacted by change. These practices stimulate interest in seeing initiatives to fruition and the realization of the impact contributions have made on others.
Ruben, B.D., De Lisi, R., & Gigliotti, R.A. (2021). A guide for leaders in higher education: Concepts,
competencies, and tools (2nd ed.). Routledge.
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