Concise Version of Stand Out: Business Communication Strategies that Work

Michael Mandel spent much of his career in nonprofit senior-level communication and management positions.  Since 2005, Mr. Mandel has also been the principle of Mandel Management Solutions, specializing in communication and management strategies for nonprofits and small businesses.  Armed with an MBA, he jumped to academia in 2013, focusing on the practical applications of management and communication concepts.  His pedagogy includes national conferences and trainings, domestic and international undergraduate classes, and MBA courses.  He served as executive editor for this text.

Mikel Chertudi has a strong foundation in start-up business development, international business, cross-cultural communication, and strategic marketing. He draws from this experience to help students achieve their goals and succeed in the workplace.

Cherilyn Boyer specializes in teaching Business Communication, Intercultural Competency, and English as a Second Language. She has taught at the University of Arizona since 1989, serving international and domestic students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. She has presented on teaching methodology at conferences in both the U.S. and five foreign countries.

Caitlin Hills has worked in Washington, D.C. for fifteen years as an advisor to a U.S. Senator and legislative director for several non-profit organizations. She has been an instructor of effective communication at the University of Arizona since 2015.

Kim Marchesseault brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors.  An award winning teacher, Kim’s training and focus are on experiential learning in the classroom, preparing students for the professional world by guiding them through live consulting projects. Kim is committed to hands on learning and positive community impact.

Marisa Michaels is a communication specialist and serves as the Associate Director of the Business Communications Program at the Eller College of Management. Marisa has over 15 years of consulting and teaching experience. Prior to joining the University of Arizona, she served an Adjunct Professor of Communication Studies at University of San Francisco, and Partner in The Tangerine Group, a boutique consulting firm serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  Marisa holds a B.A. and Ed.D. in Communication and Organization from the University of San Francisco and an M.A. in Communication from San Francisco State University.

Cheryl Brodersen is a long-time college lecturer with an M.A. in Linguistics, and is a doctoral candidate in Higher Education. Her academic interests include grammar, pedagogy, writing instruction, learning disabilities, and collaborative learning. Through extensive experiences teaching abroad, she is an expert in English as a Second Language and English as a Foreign Language pedagogy.

Diza Sauers is the Director of the Business Communication Program at Eller College of Management.  As a Professor of Practice, she oversees the core design and delivery of communication curriculum for all platforms the college offers: Executive Education, MBA, Undergraduate, and Online.  The recipient of multiple teaching awards and research grants, Diza is also a published author in a variety of disciplines.