Zahra GorjianKhanzad Author

Ali Gooyabadi, Ph.D. An esteemed IEEE senior member holding a Ph.D. in Control Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he stands distinguished with a 30-year trajectory as a university professor, National Advisor, and IT entrepreneur. Orchestrating global IT megaprojects and being deeply engaged with NGOs, he has carved a niche in engineering, high-tech ventures, and advanced academia. His innovation has driven remarkable breakthroughs in automation, control, and national IT blueprints, further steering pivotal organizational shifts. Educating across three continents, he has seamlessly melded theory and practice, offering over 100 courses that bridge business and technology in both esteemed academic settings and top-tier executive training forums.

Zahra GorjianKhanzad, D.B.A., A strategic manager with deep academic roots, Dr. Gorjian embodies the spirit of strategic foresight and adaptability. Boasting 18 prolific years spanning diverse roles, from systems analysis to project leadership in different industries, including education, her journey in the high-tech sector has sharpened her innate strategic management acumen. Passionate about driving digital transformation, especially in SMEs and Nonprofits. A proud member of the San Diego Diplomacy Council's DEI committee and Associate member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), her prowess goes beyond management and academics into a passion for advancing Nonprofits. Her doctorate dissertation is the underpinning research for this book.

Newton Lee, DCS Professor Newton Lee stands as a beacon of innovation and community-driven purpose. His role at The Walt Disney Company highlighted not just his software engineering expertise, but also his dedication to community service through the Disney VoluntEARS Leadership Council. However, Professor Lee's vision expanded beyond the corporate world with the establishment of the Institute forEducation, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS), a tech-integrated nonprofit backed initially by figures like Quincy Jones. Today, IFERS, riding on the wave of digital transformation, supports over 150 global nonprofit initiatives. Professor Lee's academic laurels from Virginia Tech and Vincennes University underscore his tech acumen, further cemented by a string of accolades, including a Michigan Leading Edge Technologies Award and four Disney VoluntEARS Leadership Awards from The Walt Disney Company. In essence, Professor Lee masterfully melds technology and service, crafting a legacy of impactful global change.