Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) with a robust background in entrepreneurship, operations, and inclusive organizational culture. Blending over a decade of leadership experience with academic training to inspire student engagement and develop inclusive, real-world curricula. Skilled in advancing DEI initiatives through applied research and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to fostering learning environments that equip future business leaders to thrive in diverse, innovation-driven workplaces.

Dr. Annette Hemphill, MBA., DBA.

Business Consultant | Operations Expert | Entrepreneur

Co-Founder / Chief Operating Officer CrossFit Broken Chains, Orlando, FL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Oversee all aspects of business operations, including strategic planning, HR, marketing, and logistics.

  • Increased membership and retail sales by 30% within one quarter.

  • Spearheaded marketing initiatives resulting in a 40% increase in new customer inquiries.

2013 - Present

Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Owner
An Affair of Excellence, Orlando, FL

  • Lead financial and operational aspects of a premier event management company.

  • Organized major events, including a prominent downtown complex grand opening.

  • Host an annual fundraiser generating over $50,000 for local charities.

2013 - Present

Fractional Chief Operating Officer
Transforming Your STEM Career, Orlando, FL

  • Develop organizational structure, HR strategy, and business development plans.

  • Graduated from the NSF I-Corps entrepreneurial training program.

  • Negotiated partnerships resulting in over $100,000 in revenue.

  • Lead the operational design and launch of innovation-supportive initiatives for emerging small businesses, integrating scalable systems and fostering a culture of strategic growth and experimentation

2018 - Present

Doctor of Executive Business Administration (EDBA)

  • Rollins College, April 2025 

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

  • University of Central Florida, 2021

Bachelor of Science, Business Management & Technical Operations

  • DeVry University, 2010 

EDUCATION

  • Dissertation: Understanding Employee Attitudes Towards Organizational DEI

    Initiatives from a Self-Determination Perspective, Rollins College, 2025

  • Human factors and ergonomic issues in large-scale disaster management. IIE
    Annual Conference Proceedings, 1429.McCauley-Bell, P. R., Durrani, S. K.,
    Jacobson, M., Hemphill, A., & Vaughn, S. (2008).

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE

  • Member | Athena Alliance

  • Former Member | Citrus Club Board of Governors, Downtown Orlando

  • Chaired the Women’s Empowering Excellence Committee Annual Fundraiser.

  • Volunteered with PACE Center for Girls and New Image Youth Center, organizing community fundraisers.

  • Increased gym sales 30% in one quarter

  • Grew new inquiries by 40% through marketing

  • Raised $50K+ annually for local charities

  • Secured $100K+ in nonprofit partnerships

  • Provided strategic leadership to drive innovation initiatives in small businesses

  • NSF I-Corps program graduate Published research on disaster management

  • Chaired women’s leadership fundraiser

  • Active community and youth volunteer

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Available on request

REFERENCES

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