Biography
Professor Hammond’s academic background includes a D.B.A. in Management from Anderson University and an M.M. from Aquinas College. She is currently an Associate Professor of Management and a Department Chair at Calvin University’s School of Business. Hammond’s teaching expertise includes organizational behavior and human resource management, and her research interests are centered on the impact of artificial intelligence on learning experiences and the field of human resource management. She is also contributing to the academic community as a co-editor of an upcoming textbook that explores the synergy between marketing and AI. Prior to her academic tenure, she gained industry experience in human resource management, training, and development within the banking sector.
Education
- DBA, Management, Anderson University, 2018
- MM, Organizational Communication, Aquinas College, 2002
- BA, Communication Arts, Cornerstone University, 1999
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor of Management & Department Chair: Cornerstone University
- Founder: Hammond Consulting
- HRD Manager: Byron Center State Bank
- Training Consultant: Standard Federal Bank, Perrigo, Fifth Third Bank
Research
- Teaching and Learning: Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Relational Learning
- Gender Diversity & Non-Profit Financial Performance
- Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Faith Integration
- Organizational Power and Faith Integration
Professional Associations
- Academy of Management
- Christian Business Faculty Association
- Human Resources Group of West Michigan
Awards
- Outstanding Service to MED, Academy of Management, 2024
- Heart of a Scholar Award, Cornerstone University, 2022
- Enactus Faculty Hall of Fame Award, Enactus, 2018
- Faculty Excellence Award, Cornerstone University, 2017
