Educational Background- Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Regent University, 2019
- Master of Science, Organizational Leadership, Robert Morris University , 2015
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Education , Chatham University, 1996
Professional Background- Board Of Trustee, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 2019-current
- 2018 Red Chair PGH Scholarship Recipient: Pittsburgh Technology Council's EDGE Women's Leadership Program
- 2015-2019 GLE Leadership Scholarship Recipient, Regent University,
- Appointed Editorial Review Board Member for IJCRE (International Journal of Cyber Research Education) 2018-current
- RMU CyberCamp Project Co-Director, 2018
- 2018 RMU Global Engagement Faculty Award Nominee
- Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series Women in Leadership, Mentor and Ambassador, 2014-current.
- 2017 First Place Winner for Historical Non Fiction Writing, The Author Zone
- 2017 Allegheny County Council Proclamation recipient for Excellence in Research, Philanthropy, and Community Service
- Poster Judge of students' presentations for RMU?s Undergraduate Research Conference, Moon Township, PA, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Poster Judge of doctoral students' presentations for the 11th Annual Student Case Competition for the International Leadership Association?s International Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 2017
- 2015 Association of Leadership Educators National Conference Scholarship Recipient, Robert Morris University
- 2015 Robert Morris University Organizational Leadership Outstanding Graduate Award Recipient
- Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series Women in Leadership and Politics Scholarship Recipient, 2013-2014
- Elected Member Board of Education, Oath of Office, November 8, 2011 - January 4, 2016
- 'Top 50' Women in the US featured in Role Call: Women's Voices by Pat McGrath Avery and Joyce Faulkner for Excellence in Leadership and Community Service, 2011
- Community College of Beaver County Continuing Education Instructor, 2010-2015
- Program Developer and Business Consultant, Red Engine Press, 2005-2015
- Founder, Scribes, manuscript development and book publishing consultation, pro bono services, 2010-2015
- Sewickley Valley YMCA Employee of the Month, October 2011
- SACC Roving Coordinator and Site Director, Sewickley Valley YMCA, 1997 - 2012
Area of Expertise/Research- Pedagogical Theory, Peace Leadership, Leadership Communication, Effective Communication Strategies, Followership, Women in Government, Non profit Leadership, Leadership Crisis, Conflict Resolution
Publications- Tatone, G. R. (2019). Unearthing the definition and attributes of peace leadership: An exploratory holistic bounded case study. (Order No. 22583104). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. (228747070).
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Tatone, G. R. (2019). Effective Communication Strategies and Leadership Growth During the Israeli 6th Century Crisis: An Ideological Study of Daniel 9:19 (pp.19-31). New York, NY: Palgrave
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Allen, S., Winston, B., Tatone, G. R., & Crowson, H. M. (2018). Exploring a model of servant leadership, empowerment, and commitment nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit Management & Leadership, pp. 1-18.
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Tatone, G. R. (2017). A study of power relations within groups through the lived experiences of elected officials. Emerging Leadership Journeys (10)1, 30-52.
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Tatone, G. R. & Huizing, R. (2017) Finding peace between leaders and followers: Lessons that stood the test of time. Proceedings of 19th Annual ILA Global Conference, Brussels, Belgium. http://tinyurl.com/ycxn639a.
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Tatone, G., & Allen, S. (2015). Ethics and leadership training for school boards. Proceedings of Annual 2015 Association of Leadership Educators Conference. Washington, DC. Tatone, G. (2015).
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Tatone, G. (2015). Servant leadership explored with empowerment, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. M.S. Capstone, Robert Morris University, PA.
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Tatone, G. (2009, January/February). Fasting and Prayer. Seed and Harvest Magazine, pp. 12-13.
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Tatone, G., & Holland, D. (2008). Images of America: Neville Island, Portsmouth. NH: Arcadia Publishing. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Neville-Island-Images-America-Pennsylvania/dp/0738563447
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Tatone, G. (2007). Images of America: Coraopolis, Portsmouth. NH: Arcadia Publishing. 2007 National Best Seller, 2017 First Place Winner for Historical Non Fiction Link: https://www.amazon.com/Coraopolis-Images-America-Gia-Tatone/dp/0738554839
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Tatone, G. (1996). Insights for the professional nanny: The ultimate guidebook. Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA. (Senior capstone project using quantitative research methods.)
Presentations- 2019 - From market basket of Pittsburgh to industrial eminent domain: Will Neville Island reinvent herself? Avonworth Historical Society, Avonworth, PA.
- 2018 - Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution strategies for women in government. Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series Women in Leadership, Pittsburgh, PA.
- 2017 - Finding peace between leaders and followers: Lessons that have stood the test of time. 19th Annual International Leadership Association Conference, Leadership Development track. Brussels, Belgium.
- 2017 - An Examination of power relations within group dynamics. RWTH Aachen University, Stadt Aachen, Germany.
- 2017 - Writing local history using qualitative methods. Paper presented at Robert Morris University Library's Lightening Strikes Series. Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA.
- 2017 - Featured panelist speaker on Goal Setting. Get Involved! Inc., Power Hour #61, East Liberty, PA
- 2016 - An Exposition for Undergraduates on the Use of Ancient Texts and C.S. Lewis' Allegorical Tale to Identify a Leader's Need for Power with Moral Focus. Paper presented at Robert Morris University Library's Lightening Strikes Series. Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA.
- 2016 - Tatone, G. & Barry, T. (2016, March 23). The Writing Process, Publishing, and How to Market Your Work: The Business Behind the Book. Robert Morris University's Department of English Professional Focus on the Humanities Series. Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA.
- 2015 - Tatone, G. & Allen, S. (2015, July 25). Ethics and leadership training for school boards. Proceedings of Annual 2015 Association of Leadership Educators Conference. Washington, DC.
- 2014 - The Business Behind the Book. Military Writer's Society of America National Conference, Phoenix, AZ
- 2014 - Writer's Publishing Workshop, Keynote Speaker and Conference Organizer, Hershey, PA
- 2014 - Positively Pittsburgh Radio Live: Women in Government, Pittsburgh Biz Saturday Showcase, Pittsburgh, PA
- 2014 - Empress of Biz Radio Talk Show: Women in Business, Pittsburgh, PA
- 2011 - Non profit Leadership: Principles and Practices, YMCA National Training, Pittsburgh, PA
