Steven J. Balassi

Steven J. Balassi is a seasoned academic with extensive experience in higher education, currently serving as a Professor at Napa Valley College and Saint Mary's College of California since 2005 and 2004, respectively. Balassi held positions as an Associate Professor, MBA Program Chair, and Assessment Coordinator at John F. Kennedy University from 2004 to 2009, along with adjunct roles at Diablo Valley College and Sierra Nevada College. Prior to academia, Balassi gained valuable industry experience as a Senior Financial Analyst at Charles Schwab and a Financial Analyst at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, following earlier work as a Project Leader and Management Trainee at Franklin Templeton Investments. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Business Administration in Economics from Golden Gate University, an MBA in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Sonoma State University.