Michael Chavez is an experienced educator currently serving as an Adjunct Instructor at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology and Western Technical College, where responsibilities include teaching General Psychology. Michael also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Eastern Gateway Community College. Previously, Michael was the Academic Dean of the School of Business at Independence University, contributing as a Subject Matter Expert in various business disciplines. Project management skills were demonstrated at Chavez Plumbing LLC., where Michael expanded the family-owned business into an LLC. Additional professional experience includes roles at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Socorro ISD, Otero County Processing Center, and CV Transportation. Michael holds a PsyD in Industrial Organization Psychology from The University of Arizona Global Campus, an MBA from Ashford University, and a B.B.A. in Sports Management/Marketing.