Raquel Lopez Chair of Business 617.868.9600 rlopez3@lesley.edu Bio Scholarly Publications Professional Conference Presentations Dr. Raquel Lopez has a bachelor’s degree in Business and a master’s degree in International Business. To pursue excellence in teaching, she earned a doctoral degree in Education with emphasis in Organizational Leadership in 2012. Raquel has published academic papers extensively, writing about many organizational issues, technology, and the connections between brain function and leadership. She has taught in many universities throughout the state of Massachusetts and teaches business courses at the Pine Manor College, New England College, Fisher College, and Lesley University. Raquel owns a consulting business for small and medium size schools and daycare centers. She also consults and develops courses for universities and colleges. Other than having a passion for education, she takes time to focus on her main passion, her son Alexander, playing and teaching him to be “The Great.” Scholarly Publications Peer reviewed journal articles: Lopez, R. (2020). Perspectives of technology competency in business instruction. Journal of International Business Disciplines, 15(2), 31-45. Lopez, R. (2014). The relationship between leadership and management: Instructional approaches and its connections to organizational growth. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 6(1), 98-112. Lopez, R. (2013). Applications and issues in the fields of nanotechnology, information technology, neurotechnology, and biotechnology. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 4(8), 39-50. Lopez, R. (2012). Perspectives on abortion: Pro-choice, pro-life, and what lies in between. European Journal of Social Sciences, 27(4), 511-517. Lopez, R. (2011). Perspectives in leadership: The significance of theories and styles to task achievement. Business Research Yearbook, 18, 397-404. Lopez, R. (2011). Race and gender as variables that impact leadership and its perspectives in education. Business Research Yearbook, 18, 405-412. Lopez, R. (2011). Evolutionary perspectives in the development of the prefrontal cortex and its’ applications in the field of education. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1(18), 76-82. Lopez, R. (2011). The impact of involvement of African American parents on students’ academic achievement. The Journal of Multiculturalism in Education, 7, 1-46. Lopez, R. (2010). Corruption and its implications in education: Historical perspectives and its effects at the local district. European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, 25, 16-24. Book publication: Lopez, R. (2016). Corruption: Political, Economic, and Social Issues. New York, NY. Nova Publishers. Professional Conference Presentations Lopez, R. (2011). Perspectives in leadership: The significance of theories and styles to task achievement. Paper presented at the Business Research Yearbook conference – Balancing Profitability and Sustainability: Shaping the Future of Business. Conference organized by the International Academy of Business Disciplines (IABD). New Orleans, Louisiana. Lopez, R.(2011). Race and gender as variables that impact leadership and its perspectives in education. Paper presented at the Business Research Yearbook conference – Balancing Profitability and Sustainability: Shaping the Future of Business. Conference organized by the International Academy of Business Disciplines (IABD). New Orleans, Louisiana.