Dr. Doty holds an M.B.A. (cum laude) from the Orlafea School of Business, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska (summa cum laude).

Recent research projects include quality of life in Seniors with Memory Loss, fundraising in research universities, million-follower trans-generational leadership models, factors affecting growth in nonprofits, and leadership factors in nonprofits, business succession planning, and consulting for growth.

Dr. Doty has 3 decades of management experience in public, private, and social entrepreneurship organizations, including:

Public - Newhall Land and Farming ($1 billion real estate holding, development, and agricultural company).

Private - Dinwiddie Construction Company ($350 million, Builders of the Transamerica Pyramid and Bank of America towers in San Francisco).

Nonprofit - Strategic Planning Officer for Mercy Ships (international mercy and relief organization).