Stephanie L. Torrico
- Doctoral Student, Department of Management
C238 Benson Hall
Biography
My research examines how cognitive and social processes shape strategic decision-making, behaviors,
and firm-level outcomes. Specifically, my interests include:
- The influence of social evaluations on strategic decisions
- How executive cognition shapes firm strategic actions
- Technology’s influence on firm innovation.
Education
- PhD, Management: Strategy & Entrepreneurship, University of Georgia, 2025-2030
- MBA, Management/Leadership & International Business, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Certificate of Approval, International Executive Program, Universidad Privada Boliviana
- BBA, Accounting & Computer Information Systems, Saint Leo University
Research Interests
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Social Evaluations (e.g., Impression Management, Reputation, Celebrity)
- Executive Cognition
- Technology Influence on Firm Innovation
- Innovation Processes
Prior Professional Positions
- Managing Director, Design Forward Consulting
- Director of Corporate Finance - Executive Team; Controller - Shared Services, R+L Global Logistics
- Assistant Controller - Homebuilding and Construction Divisions, K Hovnanian First Homes (NYSE: HOV)
- Group Accounting Manager - Fleet Services, Car and Truck Rental, and Car Sales Divisions, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Leasing