Gia R. Tatone, Ph.D.
Part-Time Faculty (English & Media Arts)
tatoneg@rmu.edu Wheatley Center 142

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).
Tatone, G. R. (2019). Effective Communication Strategies and Leadership Growth During the Israeli 6^th Century Crisis: An Ideological Study of Daniel 9:19 (pp.19-31). New York, NY: Palgrave
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.
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.
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.
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).
Tatone, G. (2015). Servant leadership explored with empowerment, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. M.S. Capstone, Robert Morris University, PA.
Tatone, G. (2009, January/February). Fasting and Prayer. Seed and Harvest Magazine, pp. 12-13.
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
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
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

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