Biography
Hermella Tekle is an instructor at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, where she teaches Principles of Management. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes career readiness and the practical application of management theory, empowering students to secure competitive internships and navigate complex organizational environments.
Tekle’s academic work is deeply informed by her corporate background in organizational communication, human resources, and learning and development. As a practitioner, she has held key leadership roles at tech startups, specializing in account management and customer success to help scale business operations. Her research and professional interests center on organizational communication, change management, and leadership development, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world business practice.
Research Areas
- Organizational Communication
- Change Management
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Leadership
Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Human and Organizational Learning, The George Washington University
- Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.), Strategic Public Relations, The George Washington University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Political Studies, Colby-Sawyer College