Karen Eagle Lyster

Karen Eagle Lyster, PhD, serves as a Senior Lecturer of Management and Entrepreneurship Area Director at Old Dominion University since October 2016, while also evaluating the Fashion Marketing Graduate Program and teaching Luxury Brand Management at LIM College since August 2015. As President of Karen Eagle Associates, established in August 2012, Lyster focuses on leadership development and small business consulting. Previously, Lyster held academic roles at Regent University and the Art Institute of Virginia Beach, contributing to curriculum development and student success. Lyster founded Karen Eagle, Inc. in 1990, transforming the brand into a regional leader known for quality products and community engagement through fashion shows. Lyster holds a PhD from Old Dominion University and a Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management and Digital Strategy from Harvard University, among other degrees.