Leila Valoura

Leila Valoura, EdD, is a clinical assistant professor at the Gabelli School of Business where she teaches communication courses. She is an experienced educator, applied researcher, and consultant with special interest in cross-cultural/intercultural communication, organizational communication, and social responsibility. Prof. Valoura brings a solid global experience having lived and worked with organizations in Latin America, North America, and Europe. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Her work with diverse cultures has built a strong intercultural foundation on which she anchors her teaching and scholarly philosophy. Before coming to Fordham, she taught at Baruch College (CUNY) in New York, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, and Bristol Community College in Massachusetts. She has also taught abroad at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Prof. Valoura holds a doctoral degree in organizational leadership studies from Northeastern University in Boston, a master’s in applied cultural analysis from Lund University in Sweden in partnership with the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, a master’s in project management from Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil, and a bachelor’s in communication studies from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Companies

• Clinical Assistant Professor in Communications and Media Management Fordham University (2020)
• Applied Researcher and Consultant Independent (2004)
• Faculty The City University of New York (2018 — 2021)
• Faculty Bristol Community College (2011 — 2020)
• Invited Lecturer for Master’s and Undergraduate Programs Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (2007 — 2009)
• Project Management Volunteer Consultant Project Management Institute - PMI (2004 — 2008)
• Audiovisual Production Manager Independent contractor (2000 — 2008)
• Portuguese & Brazilian Culture Instructor Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Cabritos Community, and pH School (2000 — 2003)