Jean Forti, Ph.D.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Akron
• M.A., University of Akron
• B.S., University of Dayton

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

SPHR
SHRM-CP

COURSES taught at la roche:

Dr. Forti teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in human resources management, where her primary areas of teaching responsibility include:

• Human Resource Administration
• Fundamentals of Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Research Methods
• Leadership
• Integrative Seminar in HRM

In addition to these courses, Dr. Forti regularly participates in La Roche’s Study Abroad+Study USA program and has arranged business trips for students to visit England, Ireland, Greece and Italy.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

• American Psychological Association
• Society for Human Resources Management
• Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychologists
• Pittsburgh Human Resource Association
• Sweet Adelines

Joined La Roche:

2002

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Before moving into academia, Dr. Forti worked as a human resource manager in manufacturing (Paragon Trade Brands) and insurance sectors (Nationwide Insurance, Corporate HQ and Annapolis Regional Offices).

Hometown:

Buffalo, New York