Email: dbrake@apu.edu
Dee Brake, M.S.
Adjunct Instructor
Center for Adult and Professional Studies
Profile
Dee Brake, M.S., is a professor at Azusa Pacific University (APU) and the lead instructor for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Program (BSOL). As a John Brown University and University of Arkansas Alum, Brake has been involved with a myriad of presentations and associations. Some of her associations include being on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Business and Professional Women’s Association from 1999-2000. In 2005, Brake received the Rookie of the Year Award from the University of Phoenix located in San Diego. Also, as a professional in Healthcare Management, she spent 10 years working for Blue Cross Blue Shield all over the United States. With her background, experience, and education, Dee Brake is an asset to the APU faculty.
Education
Master of Arts in Business Management-University of Arkansas, 2001
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management-John Brown University, 1998
Credentials/Certifications
Certified Professional, Academy of Healthcare Management, 1999
Certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2002
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management-John Brown University, 1998
Credentials/Certifications
Certified Professional, Academy of Healthcare Management, 1999
Certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2002
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Brake, Dee, “Professional Responsibility in Project Management,” Little Rock, AR, 2003
Brake, Dee, “Preparing for the PMP Exam,” Little Rock, AR, 2003
Brake, Dee, “Parliamentary Procedures for Small Organizations,” Regional Offices of Arkansas BPW, 2001-2002
Brake, Dee, “Crossing Gender Barriers for Individual Development,” Arkansas BPW Mid-year Board Meeting, Little Rock, AR 2000
Brake, Dee, “Professional Responsibility in Project Management,” Little Rock, AR, 2003
Brake, Dee, “Preparing for the PMP Exam,” Little Rock, AR, 2003
Brake, Dee, “Parliamentary Procedures for Small Organizations,” Regional Offices of Arkansas BPW, 2001-2002
Brake, Dee, “Crossing Gender Barriers for Individual Development,” Arkansas BPW Mid-year Board Meeting, Little Rock, AR 2000
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Rookie Faculty of the Year, University of Phoenix in San Diego, 2005
Associations, Boards, Committees
Central Region Director, Arkansas Business and Professional Women, 2001-2002
Individual Development Chair, Arkansas Business and Professional Women, 2000
Board of Directors, Arkansas Business and Professional Women, 1999-2002
President and Chair of Board, Business and Professional Women of Little Rock, 1999-2000
Board of Directors, Business and Professional Women of Little Rock, 1997-2002
Rookie Faculty of the Year, University of Phoenix in San Diego, 2005
Associations, Boards, Committees
Central Region Director, Arkansas Business and Professional Women, 2001-2002
Individual Development Chair, Arkansas Business and Professional Women, 2000
Board of Directors, Arkansas Business and Professional Women, 1999-2002
President and Chair of Board, Business and Professional Women of Little Rock, 1999-2000
Board of Directors, Business and Professional Women of Little Rock, 1997-2002
Expertise
Arkansas Professional Women
Brake has been a member of the Arkansas Business and Professional Women from 1997-2002.
Business Management
Organizational Management
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
