Education history
- Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Regent University, VA
- Master of Arts, Leadership and Organizational Studies, Fresno Pacific University
- Bachelor of Arts, Major in Business Administration with Marketing/Management Emphasis, Leadership Minor, Fresno Pacific University
About
Teaching here is a privilege. It is where I get to walk alongside students as they discover their calling, deepen their faith, and prepare to lead in a world that needs thoughtful, principled transformative leaders.
Additional Information
Suzana Dobrić Veiss, Ph.D., is a nationally and globally regarded educator, consultant and speaker specializing in organizational leadership, communication, change leadership, collective efficacy, resilience and organizational development. As an associate professor and program director for the M.A. in Strategic and Organizational Leadership at Fresno Pacific University and a seasoned consultant, Dr. Veiss brings knowledge and experience to her work.
With a Ph.D. from Regent University and extensive experience serving on executive leadership teams and non-profit organizations, Dr. Veiss has impacted her students and clients, helping them improve communication, navigate change, build efficacy and develop followers and leaders. Dr. Veiss has presented on these topics at the International Leadership Association’s Annual Global Conferences and is a sought-after speaker and trainer for national and global settings. Dr. Veiss’ experience as a child in a war-torn country shaped her perspective on resilience and hope and informs her work with organizations.
Selected works
- Dobric Veiss, S. (2022). Book chapter: Sensemaking in Alumni Entrepreneurs: Model for Entrepreneurship Friendly Climate in The Importance of Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset (Even if you Never Wish to Become an Entrepreneur). Osijek, Croatia, European Union.
- Hunt, E.K., Veiss, S.D. (2022). Leadership, Maturity, and Unity: An Analysis of Ephesians 4:1–16. In: Henson, J.D. (eds) Biblical Organizational Spirituality. Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. Website
- May 5, 2022. Generating Hope During Crisis: Leadership Growth Exercises. Pillar College’s 5th Annual Faculty Symposium in Newark, NJ.
- April 13,2022. Addressing the Greatest Problem. Keynote Speech at Fresno Pacific University Easter Worship Celebration in Fresno, CA.
- March 16,2022. Generating Hope During Times of Change: Leadership Growth Exercises. Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Leadership Retreat in Fresno, CA.
- Growing Leadership Efficacy During Crisis. Fresno Pacific University Business Insights, 2022.
- October 25, 2021. Finding Your Feet: 10 Readiness Exercises in Overwhelming Change + Business Leadership - Championing Organizational Transformation & Change [with MaryJo Burchard and Elizabeth Hunt]. 23rd International Leadership Association's Annual Global Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
- October 25, 2021. Sensegiving During Change: A Guided Process + Business Leadership - Championing Organizational Transformation & Change [with MaryJo Burchard and Elizabeth Hunt]. 23rd International Leadership Association's Annual Global Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
- October 7, 2021. Character is Leadership Conference Keynote Speech at University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND.
- Problem-Solving with Strategic Leadership. Fresno Pacific University Business Insights, 2021.
- May 18, 2018. Corinth: Group cohesion and social identity. Leadership Research Roundtables, in Virginia Beach, VA.
- Dobrić Veiss, S. (2018). Follower development: Paul's charge to Timothy. Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership, 8(1), 150-167.
- Dobrić Veiss, S. (2017). Charismatic, Transformational, and Servant Leadership in the United States, Mexico, and Croatia. International Journal of Business and Social Research, 6(12), 25-34.
- Dobrić Veiss, S. (2017). Inner Texture Analysis: John 21. Regent University School of Business & Leadership Annual Research Roundtables.
- Dobrić Veiss, S. (2016). Ideological Texture Analysis of Daniel I and Diaspora. Emerging Leadership Journeys, 9(1), 45-55.
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Dobric Veiss presents on generating hope during crisis at Pillar College
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