Dr. Erica Montemayor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erica Montemayor is the Senior Associate Director of Wharton Leadership Ventures within the McNulty Leadership Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. With fifteen years of expertise in experiential education, she employs expedition model learning to deliver innovative platforms for individuals and teams to explore leadership. Throughout her career, Erica has led extended backcountry wilderness expeditions globally and served as an instructor for the Outward Bound and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). In her current role at Wharton, she bridges her dynamic experience as an educator in both classroom settings and practical field engagement. Erica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from West Chester University and a Master’s degree in Organizational Dynamics with a concentration in organizational consulting and executive coaching from the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy, focusing on Human Development. Erica teaches executive education programs, including Women's Executive Leadership, where she provides invaluable insights into sophisticated business leadership concepts to help propel careers forward while actively maintaining a work-life balance.

Research Interests

Courses

Women’s Executive Leadership: Business Strategies for Success

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.