Virginia Gerde

Virginia Gerde is a Professor at Furman University since August 2015, focusing on management in environmental, social, and governance issues, and teaching courses in strategic management, sustainability, and business ethics for both undergraduate and graduate students. With extensive experience in academia, Virginia served as an Associate Professor at Duquesne University and held positions as Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico. Virginia's professional background includes roles in the US Army, where research and publications were conducted for the Strategic Studies Institute, as well as command positions in medical and infantry units. Additionally, Virginia has held engineering and project management roles in environmental consulting, contributing to significant projects such as Superfund cleanup and environmental audits. Educational qualifications include a BSE from Princeton University, an ME from the University of Virginia, a PhD from Virginia Tech in Management and Ethics, and a post-graduate certificate in Health Care Ethics from the University of New Mexico.