Meet Our Faculty Ambassadors for the 2026 AMA DocSIG Pre-Conference!
We are honored to have Prof. Kimberly A. Whitler (University of Virginia) and Prof. Martin Mende (Arizona State University) serving as the Faculty Ambassadors for this year’s AMA DocSIG Pre-Conference.
Their guidance, mentorship, and thoughtful input have helped shape a program designed to encourage doctoral students to think beyond individual conferences and instead view their PhD as a series of meaningful professional touchpoints.
This year’s pre-conference is built around a simple idea:
The academic job market doesn’t begin when you apply—it begins with every interaction you have throughout your PhD.
Whether you’re in your first year or preparing for the job market, every conference conversation, introduction, and networking opportunity helps shape your professional journey.
A heartfelt thank you for their generosity, leadership, and commitment to supporting the next generation of marketing scholars. We are grateful for your partnership in creating what promises to be an impactful experience for our doctoral community.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Denver!
