DBA Q&A: Live Student–Alumni Panel

What does the DBA journey actually look like — and is it the right move for where you are in your career?

Join us for a live Q&A with two people who can answer that question from experience. Donna Payne, a current DBA student, and Dr. Andrew Morgan, a recent graduate, will share their personal journeys — what drew them to doctoral study, how they balanced it with demanding careers, and what it's delivered for them personally and professionally.

This is an open conversation. The floor is yours throughout — so come ready with questions.

Note: The September 15 application deadline is approaching. If you're seriously considering the DBA, this is your chance to get clarity before you apply.

Donna is an IT professional with more than four decades of experience and cross-industry expertise in applied supply chain information technology, currently working for a big-pharma company in the US. Her background spans solution development, project management, and consulting using specialized ERP software. As a doctoral candidate at Hult, her research focuses on cross-functional collaboration in the pursuit of innovative research and development.

Andrew is a trusted C-suite advisor, strategist, researcher, and innovator with experience across the public and private sectors. He currently leads workforce research and transformation initiatives at Public Services and Procurement Canada and serves as Strategic Advisor to the CEO of Voyagersol.

A recent Hult DBA graduate, his research explored reskilling and upskilling in the public sector — and how organizations can better prepare people, not just technology, for the future of work. Having recently completed his doctoral journey, Andrew brings a firsthand perspective on the realities, challenges, and rewards of pursuing a DBA.