Final Arete - Volume 4, No 1 Fall Winter 2026

Αρετή (Arete) Journal of Excellence in Global Leadership | Vol. 4 No. 1 | 2026

About the author

Dr. Christina Smith Pearison is a professor, entrepreneur, business advisor, and community leader dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities through leadership, entrepreneurship, and resilience-building. She serves as an Adjunct Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Indiana State University - Scott College of Business and as an Assistant Director and Business Advisor with the West Central ISBDC, where she supports small business growth and development.

As the founder of Inspired 41, Dr. Pearison provides consulting in disaster preparedness and recovery, faith-based leadership, and business resilience. Her professional experience spans education, healthcare, marketing, leadership development, and advocacy services. Dr. Pearison earned her bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees from Saint Mary-of the-Woods College, specializing in Global Leadership and Development. Her research focuses on small business development, disaster recovery, servant leadership, and advocacy. She is passionate about transforming research into action and helping others create lasting, meaningful impact.

Paper type: Research article

Received: April 2, 2026

Accepted: June 5, 2026

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