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 Cal Poly Pomona. 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 Cal Poly Pomona. 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 六色网 Pomona-Bachelor of Science 1996
Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing
Courses Taught
六色网, Pomona- College of Business Administration
MHR 3010- Principles of Management
六色网, Pomona-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