Joan Berry Kalamas

Joined Ashland University faculty in 2009 as a professor instructor in business management; taught undergraduate and MBA Human Resource Management courses for 10 years as an adjunct instructor for AU before joining AU full time

Spent 25+ years serving as a senior human resources professional, including serving as the Vice President of Human Resources in two organizations, in the childcare, telecommunications, long term care, educational, and non-profit arenas

Earned two national certifications - Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional from the Society of Human Resource Management

Founded and continues to operate her own HR consulting and nursing home administrator continuing education provider company called Strategic Solutions

Received the prestigious Ashland University Edward and LouaineTaylor Teaching Excellence Award for 2018

Serves as the College Relations Director for the Ohio SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) State Council; served as State Council Director previously