Board of Directors

Shohreh Kaynama

Ex-Officio
Dean of the College of Business & Economics

Since 2002, Shohreh A. Kaynama has been Dean of the Towson University College of Business and Economics. In her position, she oversees six departments offering undergraduate majors in business, e-Business, accounting and economics as well as graduate programs including the UB/Towson MBA and M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the college, Dr. Kaynama manages two outreach and research centers, more than 100 full-time and part-time faculty, and 19 staff members. Her primary responsibilities include maintaining AACSB accreditation for both business and accounting programs, establishing vision and strategic direction for the college, working with faculty and staff on programs and curriculum, managing the budget, and developing and fostering external relations with the community, alumni, and other constituents of the college. Dr. Kaynama holds a Ph.D. in marketing and decision support systems from The George Washington University, an MBA in marketing from the University of Baltimore, and a B.S. in marketing from Towson University.