Dr. Swartz’s research and teaching interests include entrepreneurship and innovation, management of technology, business continuity and crisis management. She has taught strategy and entrepreneurship in the UK and South Africa. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Swartz worked for General Motors (South Africa) and as Personnel Officer by Kodak (South Africa). Dr. Swartz is the founder of the Female Entrepreneurs’ Alliance and is on the editorial boards of Garden State Woman Magazine, and Risk Management: An International Journal. She holds a Ph.D. in management from The Manchester School of Management, University of Manchester Science and Technology Institute, Manchester, England.