Dr. JC Cañedo holds a doctorate in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Human Resources, a master’s degree in organizational leadership, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ. He has over 15 years of management experience in retail operations, investigations, and retail distribution. He also has over 15 years of instructional experience at the collegiate level and serves as a consultant on various business projects. Dr. Cañedo is committed to giving the best possible learning experience to his students. The foundation of his approach was his experience as an academic scholar and his professional career in management.
Dr. J.C. Cañedo served as a mentor for the Cal Poly Innovation Lab and contributed to university-wide initiatives such as “The Future of Work” and “The Fearless Classroom,” for which he received the 2022 ONE Team President’s Award at ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ. His research focuses on psychological safety, culturally responsive pedagogy, and student persistence, particularly among underrepresented populations. He is a co-principal investigator on CSU-funded studies and has presented his work at national conferences, including the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
Before entering academia, Dr. Cañedo held leadership roles in operations, investigations, and retail management with companies such as Target Corporation, Sears Holdings, and Montgomery Ward. His industry experience enhances his ability to prepare students for dynamic careers in business and management.
Education
DBA Argosy University, Doctor of Business Administration 2018
MS Chapman University, Human Resources-Master of Science 2010
MA Chapman University, Organizational Leadership- Master of Arts 2008
BS California State ½ûÂþÌìÌà Pomona-Bachelor of Science 1996
Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing
Courses Taught
½ûÂþÌìÌÃ- College of Business Administration
MHR 3010- Principles of Management
½ûÂþÌìÌÃ-Apparel Merchandising and Management
AMM 1480 Leadership Skills for the 21st Century
AMM 2300 Fashion Brand Promotion
AMM 3920 Fashion Operations Management
AMM 4530 Fashion Supply Chain Management
AMM 4570 Dynamics of the Global Apparel Complex
AMM 4630 & 4630A Apparel Research Project and Activity
California State ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ-International Apparel Management (Masters Program)
IAM 5520 International Apparel and Textile Sourcing
IAM 5570 International Apparel Markets
IAM 5800 Seminar in International Apparel Management
Additional Information
Before entering academia, Dr. Cañedo held leadership roles in operations, investigations, and retail management with companies such as Target Corporation, Sears Holdings, and Montgomery Ward. His industry experience enhances his ability to prepare students for dynamic careers in business and management.
