This Isn’t Goodbye, But…
My time with DBA Chronicles has come to a close.
Over these past few weeks, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what started as a simple idea between three determined DBA students has become something much more than any of us expected.
DBA Chronicles began as a desire that Kelly, Val, and I shared to fill holes in our knowledge and expectations as DBA students. How we could have been better prepared coming into our DBA program, and what knowledge we had gained that we could share with others. In short, we wish we had known more about what we were getting ourselves into!
It has evolved into a platform that connects a global community, peels back the curtain on the unique challenges and triumphs of doctoral scholars navigating both practice and theory, and provides a space where stories, wisdom, and voices can be amplified. You can read more about how it all began in my origin story blog. Truthfully, this chapter has been one of the most fulfilling of both my personal and academic experiences.
I’m incredibly proud to have helped create and co-chaired this nonprofit, and to have co-hosted our podcast, hearing firsthand the impact our guests have made and seeing how their stories resonated across the DBA and executive doctoral communities. The passion, purpose, and generosity of this network have exceeded every hope we had when we launched.
This isn’t truly goodbye. Not from the mission. Not from the community. And certainly not from the belief that this work matters.
It’s simply time for the next chapter, and I could not be more confident in Kelly and Val as they continue forward. They’ve brought brilliance, heart, and tireless energy to every piece of content and the purpose of our mission. DBA Chronicles’ next chapter is going to be extraordinary, and I’ll be cheering every step of the way.
To our readers, listeners, and supporters, THANK YOU!! Thank you for believing in this little idea and helping it become something real.
Please keep in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyhorner/
Cheers –
Dr. Amy C. Horner, CPA
Academic Director of the Executive DBA Program
University of Houston | C.T. Bauer College of Business
Amy C. Horner, CPA, DBA, MBA
Dr. Amy C. Horner, CPA, is a change ambassador, innovation enthusiast, and international speaker
recognized for her thought leadership in embracing change, career growth, and professional
development. With a passion for helping leaders navigate complex challenges, she blends executive
experience with academic rigor to drive meaningful impact.
As a Professor of Practice and the Academic Director of the Executive DBA Program at the
University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business, Amy leverages her extensive C-suite background
to equip DBA scholars with the strategies and insights to successfully navigate their doctoral
journey. A sought-after keynote speaker, Amy is known for her engaging storytelling and for having
a positive, lasting impact on her audiences. She simplifies complex leadership challenges, making
them approachable, and provides attendees with actionable tools for success.
Before transitioning to academia, Amy served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
for multiple organizations, leading them through transformative periods of innovation and growth.
Her strategic leadership resulted in diversified revenue streams, expanded service offerings,
stronger brand awareness, increased market share, a more engaged workforce, and improved
financial outcomes.
Amy’s own DBA journey was profoundly transformational. What began as a pursuit of advanced
scholarship while she was the Chief Operating Officer of an international professional services firm
based in the DC Metro area became a …
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