Michelle Zeller, MBA
Lecturer
Marketing & Management, Department of
Synovus Center for Commerce & Technology 326
Marketing, Social Media
Education and Certifications
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY • Potsdam, NY 13676• Bachelor of Science, Technical Communications | Marketing | Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX • Phoenix, AZ 85072
• Masters of Business Administration/ eBusiness
Biography
As a semi-retired Chief Marketing Officer with over two decades of executive leadership, I now bring industry-driven insights into the classroom as an Executive Lecturer at Columbus State University. I teach and mentor the next generation of business leaders across multiple disciplines, including Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and AI Essentials.In this role, I design and deliver engaging, real-world curricula that bridge academic theory with modern business practices. My focus is helping students develop practical skills in strategic marketing, entrepreneurial thinking, digital innovation, and ethical decision-making, while also introducing them to the transformative impact of AI on business.
Leveraging my C-suite experience, I emphasize experiential learning, applied projects, and industry collaboration to ensure students are prepared to thrive in a competitive, tech-driven economy. I also mentor select students, and support university initiatives in business innovation and community engagement.