Victoria Brodie, Ed.D.

Dr. Victoria Brodie has an extensive history working in the fields of communication, organizational development, and leadership. With a focus on strategic development for leaders and organizations in a rapidly changing world, her research and practice center around the complexity of change and optimizing performance within it. Victoria holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University and is an Associate Professor in Communication Arts at California Baptist University and is a Fellow of the Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute. Victoria teaches courses in communication, public relations, and journalism. With over two decades of communication and leadership experience, Victoria has also served as a member of the Leadership Riverside Steering Committee for ten years. She has a passion for exploring leadership development best practices and has researched the impact of technology on leadership, strategic communication, and marketing.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Core Strengths certified facilitator. PSP, Inc. San Diego, CA 2017.
Strengths Deployment Inventory certified facilitator. PSP, Inc. San Diego, CA 2017
Mastering Emotional Connection certified facilitator. Level Five Executive, Irvine, CA, 2018

Introduction to Public Relations
Public Relations
Public Relations Writing
Public Relations Research and Campaigns
Social Media Strategies
Media Law, Ethics, and Copyright
Editing for Print and Online Media
Media and Society
Oral Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Experience Communication
Advanced Public Speaking
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Issues and Crisis Management
Organizational Communication

Leadership Development
Leadership Communication
VUCA Leadership
Systems Thinking
Contextual Intelligence
Metacognition
Emotional Intelligence
Boundary Spanning
Collaborative Leadership
Networked Leadership

La Sierra University, California Baptist University
Online and Professional Studies, California Baptist University

Doctoral Dissertation – (2019)
“Disrupted Leadership: Strategies and practices of leaders in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world” Exploring the impact of a hyperconnected, rapidly iterating, technology-rich environment on leadership practices of successful social entrepreneurs.

PUBLICATIONS
Brodie, V., Fraizer, L., (2018) VUCA Leadership Competencies in a Complex Global Environment. Proceedings, International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Conference, March 2018.
Brodie, V., (2018) Technology and the Flipped Classroom as it Supports Agentic Engagement in the Higher Education Classroom. Proceedings, Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 2018.
Brodie, V., Fraizer, L., Silk, J., (2018) Preparing Future Leaders: Exploring leadership and team development in higher education using the Strength Deployment Inventory©. Proceedings, Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 2018.
Brodie, V., Houston, T., Phillips, L., Silk, Fraizer, L. (2017). Enhancing China’s Education Policy Developing an Entrepreneurial Economy. Journal of Global Leadership, Volume 5, 133-151.
Brodie, V., Houston, T., Phillips, L., Silk, (co-authors) J., Williams, H. E., Madjidi, F, Fraizer, L. (2017). A Lightning Talk on One Belt, One Road: Exploring the Impact of Social Entrepreneurship in China towards 2030. Proceedings, Fourth International Academic Conference of Exploring Leadership and Learning Theories in Asia (ELLTA): Perspectives on Leadership, Learning and Social Enterprise in Asia – Sharpening Focus on Research Collaborations and Publications, Pathum Thani, Thailand, July 25. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.19792.81928
Brodie, V. (2017). Agile Public Relations: Engaging Stakeholders in Times of Digital Disruption. New Orleans, LA. Proceedings, International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research.

PRESENTATIONS
Brodie, V. (2022) Women Leaders: Redefining Leadership Characteristics to Lead Toward and Ambiguous Future. Leadership Association. Women's 6th Annual Leadership Conference, Portsmouth, England, June 16.
Brodie, V. (2021) Communicating for Impact. Presentation for WRCOG Fellows, December 10.
Brodie, V. (2021) Leading in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Clute International Academic Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 12.
Brodie, V. (2021) Leading Systems Change in a VUCA World. ILA International Conference, October 25.
Brodie, V., Pearson, M. (2021) Emotional Intelligence and Adversity Quotient. Presentation to the probation officers leadership team, County of San Bernardino, April 1.
Brodie, V., Pearson, M. (2021) Emotional Intelligence and Adversity Quotient. Presentation for CBU Leadership Institute, April 15.
Brodie, V. (2021) Leadership Styles. Leadership Riverside Program for the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, Riverside, CA, September 4.
Brodie, V., Pearson, M. (2021) Emotional Intelligence and Adversity Quotient. Presentation for JABS School of Business, Leadership Certificate Program, November 19.
Brodie, V. (2021) Communicating for Impact. Presentation for WRCOG Fellows, December 10.
Brodie, V. (2021) Communicating Your Brand. Presentation for School of Behavioral Sciences, Doctorate of Social Work Program Residency Intensive, July 28.
Brodie, V. (2021) Your [Online] Reputation Precedes You. Presentation for School of Behavioral Sciences, Doctorate of Social Work Program Residency Intensive, December 8.
Brodie, V. (2020) Leadership Styles. Leadership Riverside, Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. Riverside, CA. September 3.
Brodie, V., Pearson, M. (2020) Communicating for Impact. City of San Jacinto. San Jacinto, CA, July 22.
Brodie, V., Pearson, M. (2020) Ethics and Communication Leadership. California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO). March 7.
Brodie, V., Pearson, M. (2019) Emotional Intelligence and Adversity Quotient. City of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley, CA, November 12.
Brodie, V. (2019) Leadership Styles. Leadership Riverside, Riverside, CA, September 6.
Brodie, V. (2018) VUCA 101: Perspectives from Victoria Brodie with University of the Pacific Doctoral Scholars. Sacramento, CA, December 4.
Brodie, V. (2018) Fast-Paced Communication in a VUCA World: The Emotional Pitfalls. Webinar, Riverside, CA, October 25 & 31.
Brodie, V., Faizer, L.. (2018) Thriving Through Empathy in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous World. International Clute Conference, San Francisco, CA, August 6.
Brodie, V. (2018) Emotional Connection in a VUCA World. Interview with Mastering Emotional Connection, Irvine, CA July 2.
Brodie, V. (2018) Your [Online] Reputation Precedes You: Building a personal brand online. Pick Development Educational Seminar Series for the Pick Group of Young Professionals, Riverside, CA, June 13.
Brodie, V. (2018) Global Leadership Competencies in a VUCA World. Graduate School of Education and Psychology Symposium, Malibu, CA, June 1.
Brodie, V., Fraizer, L., (2018) VUCA Leadership Competencies in a Complex Global Environment. International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 20.
Brodie, V., (2018) Technology and the Flipped Classroom as it Supports Agentic Engagement in the Higher Education Classroom. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI, January 4.
Brodie, V., Fraizer, L., Silk, J., (2018) Preparing Future Leaders: Exploring leadership and team development in higher education using the Strength Deployment Inventory©. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, HI, January 5.
Brodie, V. (2017). Congruent Leadership. Presented at the Pick Group of Young Professionals Power Breakfast, Riverside, CA. December 21.
Brodie, V., Houston, T., Phillips, L., Silk, (co-authors) J., Williams, H. E., Madjidi, F, Fraizer, L. (2017). A Lightning Talk on One Belt, One Road: Exploring the Impact of Social Entrepreneurship in China towards 2030. Presented at the Fourth International Academic Conference of Exploring Leadership and Learning Theories in Asia (ELLTA): Perspectives on Leadership, Learning and Social Enterprise in Asia – Sharpening Focus on Research Collaborations and Publications, Pathum Thani, Thailand, July 25. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.19792.81928
Brodie, V. (2017). Strategic Communications. Guillin, China: Guangxi Normal University, May 10.
Brodie, V. (2017). Agile Public Relations: Engaging Stakeholders in Times of Digital Disruption. New Orleans, LA. International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research, March 24.
Brodie, V. (2017) Communicating in Times of Digital Disruption. Azusa, CA. Azusa Pacific’s 30th Annual Impact Conference, February 4.

The Grove Community Church, Riverside

2021-2022: Chair, Leadership Riverside Class of 2022
2010 – Present: Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, Leadership Riverside Steering Committee - Chair of Discovery Day (2010-2019). Chaired of the first day of the ten-month leadership program graduating over 500 leaders within the Riverside community.
2018: Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter. Past President.
2016 - 2020: Public Relations Society of America, Bronze Anvil Judge. Judged Bronze Anvil submissions for national level campaigns in print, website, digital, speech and social media categories.
2017: Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter. President
2017: Public Relations Society of America, Alaska Chapter Aurora Awards Judge. Judged PR submissions for chapter level campaigns in portfolio, video, media relations, external and internal publications categories.
2016 - 2017: Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter. Western District Conference committee member. PRSAIE to host the district conference in Riverside in 2017.
2016: Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter. President Elect and membership chair.
2015: Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter. Director At-Large for Sponsorships.
2014 – 2018: Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter Board. Serves as board member developing chapter and promoting local partnerships.
2011-2015: Raincross Group. Served as member of nonprofit civic board promoting good governance, economic growth and leadership development in Riverside, Communications Chair (2014).
2013: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Orange County/Inland Empire, Woman of the Year Candidate. Conducted a ten-week fundraising awareness campaign, raised over $46,000 in donations without an operating budget.
2010–2011: California Riverside Ballet Board. Served as board member.
2010-2012: Riverside Unified School District, Measure B Citizens Oversight Committee. Served as a member reviewing disbursement of Measure B funding for district of approximately 50,000 students.
2010: United Way of the Inland Valleys, Co-Chair of the Riverside United Way Campaign. Served as Co-Chair with Riverside City Councilmember Paul Davis for the Riverside United Way Fundraising Campaign.
2009-2012: Riverside Unified School District, Budget Advisory Committee member. Served as member and chair of the RUSD Budget Advisory Committee developing recommendations for funding cuts to the Board of Education. Chair (2011).
2009-2011: City of Riverside, Mayor’s Night Out Volunteer Business Coordinator. Supported former Mayor Ron Loveridge’s Mayor’s Night Out for outreach and coordination of local businesses at monthly events throughout city.
2009-present: Daughters of the American Revolution Presidio Chapter. Served as founding member and Second Vice Regent (2010-2012) assisting in chapter growth and development.
2008-2010: YWCA of Riverside County. Board member and 19th Annual Men Who Cook Chair.
2005-2010: Klemmer and Associates, Leadership and Personal Development Company. Heart of the Samurai seminar staff.

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