About
Dean of Graduate Studies Eda Sanchez-Persampieri came to LIM in 2023 from St. Francis College, where she served as Director of Entrepreneurship Programs and the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. She was also an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Information Technology, teaching courses and developing curricula in entrepreneurship, fashion and retailing, marketing, management, and operations.
From 2015-2017, Dr. Sanchez-Persampieri taught graduate courses at LIM College, including Retail Management, Consumer Behavior, and Product Development. She also developed a course on fashion entrepreneurship and served as an academic and capstone advisor for master’s degree students.
Dr. Sanchez-Persampieri has nearly two decades of experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry, including holding director positions and being a member of the brand launch teams for Sean John, Daisy Fuentes, and Flint & Tinder. She has also served as a Senior Production Manager for retailer County Seat and worked as a retail and apparel small business development consultant, consulting on the launch of more than 50 small businesses since 2005.
The author of multiple published articles and case studies on entrepreneurship education, Dr. Sanchez-Persampieri is a member of the Academy of Management, the Eastern Academy of Management, the International Council for Small Business, the American Marketing Association, and the Society of Human Resources Professionals.
Educational Background:
- DBA, Johnson & Wales University
- MBA, St. Joseph's University, New York
- BA, Fashion Institute of Technology
Courses Taught:
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Supply Chain
