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Martinez-Vogt, Emily
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Emily Martinez- Vogt
Assistant Professor | Nathan M. Bisk College of Business
Department Head College of Business Graduate Programs
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Personal Overview
I am an educator, researcher, and higher education professional whose work focuses on higher education administration, organizational behavior, human resources management, and the experiences of students navigating academic environments. I earned my Ph.D. in Education, with a concentration in Higher Education Leadership, from the University of Rochester. I also hold an M.S. in Human Resources Management, with a concentration in Organizational Learning and Human Resources Development, and a B.A. in English Literature, with a concentration in Sociology, from St. John Fisher University.
My teaching and research reflect an interdisciplinary approach to organizational leadership, employee development, and educational equity. Teaching experience includes qualitative research methods, human resources management, organizational behavior, research methods, organizational planning and development, public administration, and training and development. I have contributed to course and program development, including the Doctor of Business Administration program, and have supported graduate education through academic advising, admissions review, curriculum development, and university governance.
My research examines the intersections of identity, organizational culture, and institutional practices in higher education. I am particularly interested in the experiences of students of color transitioning into graduate and doctoral programs, the educational experiences of Latina/o students, code-switching in academic and professional environments, and the organizational conditions that influence psychological safety and employee self-efficacy. I am also interested in qualitative research methodologies and their ability to explore complex educational and organizational experiences. Through my scholarship, I seek to amplify underrepresented perspectives and examine how institutional cultures, workplace practices, and social expectations shape individual experiences and opportunities for success.
My scholarship has appeared in Journal of Latinos and Education, Research in Higher Education Journal, Academia Letters, and the International Journal of Management and Organizational Studies, among other scholarly outlets. My publications address Latina identity and educational transitions, doctoral student success, workplace discrimination, human resources management, and self-efficacy. My recent work includes “The Brown Connection: An Essay on Doctoral Higher Education Latina/o Pathways” (2025), which explores pathways and experiences in doctoral higher education. My ongoing research examines psychological safety among higher education employees, the doctoral experiences of African American students, code-switching among Latino students in business programs, and the role of qualitative research in an evolving era of artificial intelligence.
Beyond teaching and research, I contribute to academic leadership and institutional service through committee participation, graduate faculty review, doctoral program advising and admissions, curriculum initiatives, and university governance. I also serve as a reviewer for academic journals and conferences in education, human resource development, management, and student success. My professional engagement includes conference presentations, scholarly collaboration, and participation in organizations that support higher education, research, and organizational development.
Through my teaching, research, and service, I am committed to advancing meaningful conversations about educational access, organizational responsibility, and the conditions that enable students, faculty, and staff to thrive. My work bridges higher education and human resources management, emphasizing the importance of inclusive institutional cultures, psychological safety, and evidence-informed approaches to organizational and educational development.
Educational Background
University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
May 2014. Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Leadership
St. John Fisher College; Rochester, NY
May 2007. Master of Science, Organizational Learning and Human Resource Development
May 2003. Bachelor of Arts, English Literature with Sociology Minor
Monroe Community College; Rochester, NY
December 2001. Associates in Science, Liberal Arts-General Studies
Professional Experience
Doctor of Business Administration Program Chair and Faculty
and Assistant Professor of Management, 2015 to present
Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology
Adjunct Faculty, 2011 to 2015
Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology
Instructor, 2011 to 2012
Rochester Scholars Program, University of Rochester
Graduate Assistant, 2008 to 2009
Admissions, University of Rochester - Margaret Warner School of Education
Program Implementation Manager, 2006 to 2007
Geriatric Management, BlueCross BlueShield
EMBA Program Services Coordinator, 2004 to 2006
School of Business, St. John Fisher College
Wellness Center Coordinator, 2003 to 2003
Health Services, St. John Fisher College
Career Services Student Advisor, 2003 to 2004
Career Center, St. John Fisher College
Current Courses
BUS 6000 Doctor of business Administration Introduction and Orientation
BUS 6990 Research Methods 1 - Qualitative
BUS 6991 Research Methods 2 - Qualitative
BUS 6999 Dissertation
MGT 5015 Organizational Planning and Development
EMG 3301 Principles of Management
EMG 3331 Management of Human Resources
Previously Taught Courses At Florida Tech
MGT 6002 Organizational Behavior, Ethics and Leadership
MGT 6003 Human Resources Management in Modern Business
EMG 3325 Public Administration
EMG 4412 Organizational and Behavior Development
Selected Publications
Vogt, E. (2017). Narratives lost in the box: The trichotomy of Latina student identity transition stages as a result of mass media and on-campus stereotyping. Research in Higher Education Journal 32 (1-15).
Newsom, K. & Vogt, E. (2016). A conceptual discussion of ageism as a mechanism of discrimination in the workplace. International Journal of Management & Organizational Studies, 5(2) 58-65.
Grant, R. & Vogt, E. (2015). Human Resources Management: Self-Efficacy as a determinant of information technology effectiveness. International Journal of Management and Organizational Studies, 4(4), 153-162.
Vogt, E. (2015). Hearing the silence: Acknowledging the voices of my Latina sisters. Research in Higher Education Journal, 28, 1-16.
Kiyama, J.M. & Harris, D.M. with Ares, N., Dache-Gerbino, A., Quinones, S., Smalls, M.M., Soler, A. & Vogt, E.M. (2010). School Experiences of Latina/o Students: A Community-Based Study of Resources, Challenges, and Successes, Part I. Rochester, NY: Ibero-American Action League.
Martinez-Vogt, Emily, "The Effectiveness of a Training and Developmental Program: The Ins and Outs of What Makes Effective Training Happen" (2007). Education Masters. Paper 143.
Work in Progress
Martinez-Vogt, E. - Supporting African American Students Transitioning to a Doctoral Program: A Case Study Identifying the Factors Promoting Academic Success
Martinez-Vogt. E. - People of Color Transitioning to Roles of Authority in Higher Education
Martinez-Vogt, E. - The Brown Connection: A Conceptual Discussion on Access to Latinos in Higher Education since the 1954 Historic Legal Case
Dissertation Research - Service
Major Advisor
Bridwell, J. (anticipated 2019). Navigating the Glass Ladder: A Qualitative Exploration of the Challenges Women Leaders Experience Throughout the Process of Promotion in the Manufacturing Industry (doctoral dissertation..
Phipps, C. (anticipated 2019). Identifying success factors of leadership figures in an autocratic
organization: A comparative analysis of mid-level and upper-level leaders (doctoral dissertation).
Welch, K. (2018). Understanding Department of Defense Employee Perceptions of Performance Appraisals: Making a Connection Between Performance Appraisals and Employee Engagement (Doctoral dissertation).
Sumner, W. (2018). Spirituality as a Human Resource Attribute to Facilitate
Employee Engagement and Retention (Doctoral dissertation).
Schaefer, C. (2017). Factors contributing to millennial turnover rates in department of defense organizations (Doctoral dissertation).
Committee Member
Knerly, V. (2018). Exploring Person-Organization Fit and Gender Bias in the Hiring Process of Engineering Firms: Is Selection Impacted? (Doctoral dissertation).
Torrech, J. (2018). The Role of Human Capital and Innovative Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries (Doctoral dissertation).
Hobbs, H. (2017). A qualitative study of millennials in the workplace: Gaining their long-term employment in news media firms in North Alabama (Doctoral dissertation).
Grant, R. (2017). Exploring effects of organizational culture upon implementation of information security awareness and training programs within the defense industry located in the Tennessee Valley Region (Doctoral dissertation).
Newsom, K. (2017). Business practices which have the greatest influence on retention as it relates to wired boomers in the aerospace industry in Huntsville, Alabama (Doctoral dissertation).
Park, M. (2017). The impact of a millennial business leader’s emotional intelligence on turnover in the multigenerational sales occupational field (Doctoral dissertation).
Recognition & Awards
Women Who Rock (2019)