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Dr. Jacob Kendall

Fairhope, Alabama, United States of America
business founder, speaker, consultant, and advocate on heart disease, healthcare, aging, and caregiving
Education

Tulane University

PhD, Interdisciplinary Aging Studies / May, 2016

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

Mercer University

MDiv, Theology / August, 2025 (anticipated)

Macon, Georgia, United States of America

Tulane University

MPH, International Health and Development / May, 2011

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

Tulane University

MSW, International Social Work / December, 2010

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

Huntingdon College

BA, Biology / December, 2007

Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America
Research Expertise
mental health
physical health
chronic disease
aging
caregiving
And 2 more
About
Dr. Jacob Kendall helps patients, caregivers, and providers do better at heart disease and, by extension, life in general. Our health is 4-dimensional (or more), and so should be our healthcare. He has had 2 open-heart surgeries and has been a full-time caregiver for multiple members with heart disease. Jacob also is a theogerontologist with a broadly interdisciplinary background in biology, social work, and public health. For fun (and also spiritual growth) he reads a wide range of literature, his favorites being quantum mechanics, animal behavior, early American history, religion, and Stephen King. Indeed, his lifelong goal since childhood has been to become a true Renaissance person, which also – in addition to the above – has included accumulating 25 passport stamps so far and learning and enjoying multiple musical instruments. He currently lives with his wife and son on Mobile Bay in Alabama.

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Rodney G. Lim, Ph.D.

Former professor of organizational behavior in the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University
Experience

A. B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University

Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior / August, 1990May, 1997

As a research-active professor, I published 8 research articles on which I was either lead or co-author in top-tier or leading academic journals in my field, including 3 solo-authored research manuscripts. My area of research focused on judgment and decision-making, mainly within the context of negotiation, conflict resolution, and dispute mediation using a variety of research methodologies including surveys and A/B testing. As an instructor, I taught introductory and advanced/specialized courses in organizational behavior, human resource management, workplace diversity, and negotiation to undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA students. I also developed and taught a new advanced HRM course concentrating specifically on hiring and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, and compensation. I also developed and conducted a practical two-day negotiation training workshop for top executives at Cox Communications of New Orleans.

About
Dr. Rodney G. Lim earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and his Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He served as an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University from 1990 to 1997. While at Tulane, he published 8 research articles in leading academic journals, including 3 solo-authored research manuscripts. His area of research focused on judgment and decision-making, mainly within the context of negotiation, conflict resolution, and dispute mediation using a variety of research methodologies. As an instructor, he taught introductory and advanced/specialized courses in organizational behavior, human resource management, workplace diversity, and negotiation to undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA students. He also developed and taught a new advanced HRM course within the business school concentrating specifically on hiring and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, and compensation. He also developed and conducted a practical two-day negotiation training workshop for top executives at Cox Communications of New Orleans. As a teacher, he received multiple awards and citations for teaching excellence among both undergraduate and MBA students. After leaving Tulane, Dr. Lim formulated and authored a comprehensive modular online course on negotiation for an online education provider as an independent contractor.

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Vincent Rossmeier

Dynamic professional with 15+ years of experience in education, public policy, and tech writing.
Experience

Tulane University

Policy Director at the Cowen Institute / October, 2014Present

Directed and managed the research and policy team, and communications and social media for the Institute. • Authored, co-authored, and edited all major publications of Cowen Institute from February 2015 to present, including The State of Public Education in New Orleans Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina, What Matters in Education (Polls on Parents’ Perception of Education in New Orleans), and policy briefs on apprenticeships, Common Core, school governance, and the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Also authored op-eds and made media appearances for the Institute. Led graphic design work on all reports, including governance chart infographics. • Served as lead researcher, project manager, and

NOIR Consulting

Principal / July, 2017Present

Led my own consulting firm focused ghostwriting for executives, communications for complex data and research projects, copyediting, and education research.

About
Dynamic professional with 15+ years of experience in education, public policy, and tech writing. Proven track record in research, content creation, and project management. Expertise in graphic design, social media strategy, legislative advocacy, and grant writing. Adept at producing detailed reports, managing communication plans, and influencing policy through data-driven insights. Seeking roles to utilize skills in copywriting, data synthesis, research, project management, and digital content creation to drive impactful initiatives.

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