Dr. Leslie Buckalew

Career & Academic Advisor

Advising Focus

M.B.A., Corporate and Career Strategies.

Education and Background

Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership, University of Southern California

M.P.H., Masters Public Health, California State University Northridge

B.S., Physiological Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara

Biography

Dr. Buckalew has worked for some of the largest and most successful global companies in the world. During the past 12 years she worked for Siemens, AT&T, Cisco, & Adobe. Additionally, she has been EVP for a high tech start-up. Her professional expertise includes sales & marketing for vertical industries such as finance, education, health care, government and defense. Her extensive background in both higher education and business equip her to uniquely assist and support MBA students in their career and professional development.

Advising Philosophy

My primary responsibility as a career and academic advisor is to support Monterey Institute of International Studies students with their personal and professional goals. I look forward to helping each student navigate the complex world of academic and professional development to successfully reach their career goals. Utilizing the best resources available, my approach to career advising is customized to the individual student and his/her needs, interests and goals. Together we will map a out a Career Management Action Plan to help you achieve your professional objectives.