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Trevor Israelsen is an Assistant Professor in Organization Theory at Smeal College of Business, Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. in Management Organization Studies from the University of Victoria in 2023. His research focuses on the management history, tradition, legacy, heritage, and inheritance of organizations, utilizing qualitative historical research methods. Dr. Israelsen explores various forms of social and economic organizations to understand how they achieve competitive positioning and resilience. His work encompasses institutions such as multigenerational family businesses, trust-owned businesses, religious organizations, and community-based organizations, highlighting their role in preserving historical and cultural inheritance. In addition to his primary research activities, he has prior experience as the Assistant Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Miami University. Dr. Israelsen has completed both master's and bachelor's degrees in History from Miami University and Utah State University respectively. He is committed to fostering adaptive and globally-minded leaders among undergraduate students through innovative courses.
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