Dr. Luka Powanga

Biography

Dr. Luka Powanga is a distinguished professor and seasoned economist globally recognized as a creative problem solver, a visionary, and a thought leader. He is a Professor of Economics and Finance at Regis University who has deployed classroom and online programs and joint programs with other universities. He has received many academic and humanitarian awards. He has developed and taught courses in international logistics, economics, finance, international business, strategy development, implementation, capstone, and commercialization, including incubating student businesses and entrepreneurship.
He was part of the team that pioneered the Online MBA Program, which grew from zero to over 4,000 students worldwide. He implemented the Physicians MBA program and the MBA degree in the Business of Government. He was the founding board member of the Sullivan Center of Entrepreneurship and has chaired, keynoted, and organized numerous academic and business conferences. He is a highly sought-after speaker at local and international forums. He was on the committee that evaluated all the programs university-wide to ascertain their viability.