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Nistler College Welcomes New Faculty!

The Nistler College of Business & Public Administration is pleased to welcome three new faculty members this fall. Please join us in welcoming Yoonsun Jeong, Department of Marketing, Laura Oh, Department of Economics & Finance, and Colette Martin, Middleton School of Management & Entrepreneurship.

Laura Oh

“I’m excited to join the Nistler College’s Department of Economics & Finance and to support our students through practical, data-driven learning. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and contributing to our vibrant academic community.”  – Laura Oh

Laura Oh received a Master of Science in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University, and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (Concentrate in Actuarial Science) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Oh previously served as a part-time instructor for the Department of Economics & Finance at the UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.

Her previous work experience includes serving as a Senior Actuarial Analyst for Prudential Corporation Asia Life Korea.

 

 

 

Yoonsun Jeong

“I am thrilled to join the Nistler College and look forward to working with colleagues and students to create meaningful learning experiences together.” – Yoonsun Jeong

Dr. Jeong recieved her Ph.D. in Management Science (STEM) | Marketing with a minor in Econometrics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and her M.S. in Business Administration, Marketing from Korea University, Seoul, in South Korea.

Jeong previously served as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at University of Texas at El Paso.

Her research interests include: User-Generated Content; Emerging Technologies; Artificial Intelligence; Corporate Social Responsibility.

 

 

 

 

Colette Martin

“I am thrilled to join the Middleton School of Management and Entrepreneurship as a Senior Instructor. This is a career pivot and an exciting adventure.  It brings the opportunity to work with amazing faculty and contribute to student learning and success.” – Colette Martin

Colette Martin is currently all but dissertation for her DBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Marshall University (defending in spring 2026), and her M.B.A. from the University of Colorado.
Martin’s recent professional experience includes serving as Principal for Circle Solutions, LLC and NSide Consulting LLC. Professionally, her consulting is centered on interim executive leadership, with recent stints as the Acting CFO for several critical access hospitals.
Martin has served as a Management and Finance consultant and Interim Executive for non-profit and healthcare engagements including Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, and Critical Access Hospitals. Additional senior leadership roles in numerous healthcare facilities and business development throughout the country.