Mark Peter VitaleMark Vitale has been with the University of Phoenix for over 22 years as both faculty and staff. He is currently serving in the University's Workforce Solutions Group where he leads efforts to align internal resources of the university with customize needs for various workforce sectors. He has created unique educational and upskilling solutions that develop employee satisfaction through establishing career pathways for various industries including business, information technology, healthcare administration, nursing, education criminal justice. Previously, Dr. Vitale led the University of Phoenix Southern Arizona Campus. He teaches Statistics, Leadership and Marketing courses for the University and has served as a peer evaluator for regional and programmatic accreditors. Prior to his tenure in higher education, Dr. Vitale enjoyed a successful career in tourism and hospitality marketing with fortune 500 companies such as the Walt Disney Company and Westin Hotels. Dr. Vitale has a Doctorate in Organizational Systems and Transformational Leadership from Capella University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from The University of Arizona. He has published and presented original research on workforce development as well as leading cross-organizational teams to develop the architecture for multiple registered apprenticeship frameworks including for law enforcement, commercial pilots, and k-12 teachers. Dr. Vitale currently serves on several boards and leadership councils in Southern Arizona related to workforce development including being the current Chairman of the Board for the Pima County Workforce Investment Board. He has served on board for 8 years and has been leading its efforts as chair for 4. He has also been appointed to multiple state committees tasked with optimizing economic development, education, and workforce development efforts in the State of Arizona. In his free time, Dr. Vitale has a passion for aviation and is a commercially licensed pilot (with multi-engine and instrument ratings) as well as a certified flight instructor with over 1,500 logged flight hours. Read More Read Less