The newest crop of Carroll School faculty have landed on the Heights. Their backgrounds and work experience are diverse, with wide-ranging research on topics like maternal mental health in the workplace, the impact of advertising on consumer financial decisions, and the role of non-bank financial intermediaries in markets. The 12-member group also includes former civil servants, avid travelers, and sports fanatics鈥攐ne is even a former ballerina. What do they all have in common? They鈥檙e all esteemed scholars excited to share their knowledge with the next generation of business leaders.
Angela Ma听
Assistant Professor, Seidner Department of Finance
Ph.D., Harvard University
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What will be on your research agenda this year?
My broad research interests are in corporate finance and financial intermediation. One goal of my work has been to understand the role of non-bank financial intermediaries in different markets. Why do non-bank intermediaries arise alongside banks and what roles do they play that are not performed by banks? I鈥檓 excited to continue working in this vein and also to explore other directions through conversation and collaboration with the finance group at Boston College.
What is something your students might be interested to know about your professional background or perspective?
At different points in time, I have been serious about becoming a professional ballerina, a software engineer, and an investment banker. I hope to bring some of those experiences to the classroom and to connect with students over paths taken and not taken.
What was your favorite class in undergrad and why?
I loved Behavioral Finance, a junior-year research seminar. The class pushed us to think critically about research for the first time, rather than treating papers like set-in-stone textbook material. We were also challenged to propose our own research project and follow through.听This felt like a small but powerful step towards becoming a producer, not just a consumer, of information. I think the class was my favorite because it helped me discover creativity and capability that I didn鈥檛 know I had. It was a reminder of the importance of growth mindset and how you don鈥檛 know what you don鈥檛 know.
Douglas (DJ) Stockbridge听
Assistant Professor, Accounting Department
Ph.D., University of Michigan
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If you could give one piece of advice to a current management student, what would it be?
Find at least one extracurricular activity or cause you are passionate about and devote time each week to this. It can be anything, just pick something and stick with it. You鈥檒l meet people with a common interest, you鈥檒l learn to better manage your time and academic requirements, and you鈥檒l have fun!
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
One of my odd quirks is that I enjoy studying maps. Recently, I鈥檝e been playing this online game It鈥檚 a geography game where players need to identify their location from a Google street or 鈥渂irds-eye鈥� view. It can drop you anywhere in the world! It鈥檚 fun to pick up on different terrains, architecture, and city layouts. These are things I would not notice otherwise.
What is something most people don't know about you?
When I applied to undergraduate programs, I was planning on being a history major. In fact, I applied to the Carroll School of Management accidentally! I figured I would give business school one year, but ended up loving it. I really enjoyed learning about companies and their histories in particular. I realized that investing is kind of like applied history. You need to know a company鈥檚 past and present to have a guess about its future prospects.
Jamie Ladge听
Professor, Management and Organization Department
Ph.D., Boston College
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What will be on your research agenda this year?
I'll be continuing to work on research related to the intersection of maternal mental health and work. I also have some projects related to fathers working in the tech field, relationships in gig work, and cross race and gender relationships in the workplace.
What are your favorite pastimes and hobbies?
I enjoy spending time with my family and exercising, including walking or running around my neighborhood and near campus鈥擨 have even competed in two races.
What should the Carroll School community know about you?
I am a Double Eagle鈥攎y Master鈥檚 Degree and Ph.D. are from Boston College鈥攁nd my oldest son, now 21 years old, went to the Boston College preschool.
I also have identical twin boys who are just starting college. I was pregnant with them when I was a Ph.D. student at the Carroll School more than 18 years ago.
Zining Wang听
Assistant Professor, Marketing Department
Ph.D., University of British Columbia
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If you could give one piece of advice to a current management student, what would it be?
Don't get caught up in comparing yourself to others. Instead, celebrate your achievements, both big and small, and remember that your journey is uniquely yours.
What is a topic or concept you plan to share with your classes?
In my class, I plan to demonstrate the power of Big Data analytics, emphasizing that its true value lies not in the tool itself, but in the meaningful research questions it allows us to address.
For example, marketers can use a deep neural network instead of a simple regression model to predict sales from influencer marketing, but the core issue remains: Do higher sales translate to higher profits? Not always. Mega-influencer collaborations can be costly and sales increases might cannibalize other channels. Understanding the holistic impact of sales growth is paramount, rather than solely focusing on predictive accuracy.
What are some of your favorite pastimes and hobbies?
I enjoy films, science fiction media, and detective stories like the ones written by Agatha Christie.
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Arup Ganguly听
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Seidner Department of Finance
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
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What are you looking forward to the most about working at Boston College and the Carroll School?
The opportunity to collaborate with esteemed scholars, engage with bright and inquisitive students, and contribute to the school's tradition of excellence in research and education鈥攁ll of that excites me. I look forward to being part of an environment that values rigorous academic pursuit and the Jesuit principle of forming well-rounded individuals. The chance to shape future business leaders while advancing knowledge in my field at such a respected institution fills me with enthusiasm and purpose.
What is something your students might be interested to know about your professional background or perspective?
My journey in finance goes far beyond textbooks and theories. Before entering academia, I spent several years in the financial industry, working with investment banks and corporate finance departments. This hands-on experience provided me with invaluable insights into the practical challenges and decision-making processes that drive the financial world.
What excites me most about teaching is the opportunity to bridge the gap between academic concepts and real-world applications. I bring vivid examples from my professional experiences into the classroom, transforming abstract ideas into tangible scenarios that my students can relate to and understand.
What are some of your favorite pastimes and hobbies?
My favorite pastimes revolve around cherishing moments with my family, especially my wife鈥攚ho teaches at Boston University鈥攁nd our delightful young son. As new parents, we find immense joy in witnessing our little one's daily discoveries and milestones. Whether it's reading bedtime stories, playing in the park, or simply sharing meals together, these moments are the highlights of my day.
Our recent move to Boston has added an exciting dimension to our family adventures. This city, with its rich history and vibrant culture, has become our new playground.
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Donggwan (Don) Kim听
Assistant Professor, Marketing Department
Ph.D., Washington University
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What will be on your research agenda this year at Boston College?
I plan to continue my research on how advertising impacts consumer financial decisions. Consumers often make costly financial mistakes, such as not refinancing their mortgages when rates decline or doing so too early or too late. I am working on projects that examine how information and nudging through advertising can help consumers make better financial decisions (or avoid such mistakes).
What are you looking forward to the most about working at Boston College and the Carroll School?
I am very much looking forward to learning from the faculty at Boston College, who are known for their high-quality research, and engaging with the students. I am also excited to explore all that Boston has to offer!
What was your favorite class in undergrad and why?
My favorite undergraduate class was econometrics, where I learned to combine microeconomic theories, statistics, and programming. It was exciting to see how multiple courses came together to solve real-world problems. This ignited my interest in pursuing higher education after undergrad to learn more.