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Join our transformative Short Courses to increase earning potential and build better teams. Our expert-led programs are designed to empower organizations with the latest industry insights, cutting-edge technologies, and practical skills and capabilities to lead toward a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future.

Monthly Short Courses Designed to Revolutionize the Transportation and Supply Chain Industry 

Embrace cutting-edge opportunities, skills, and capabilities for improved efficiency, increased cost savings, and more accurate output.

The following short courses, offered through the Transportation & Supply Chain Institute (TSCI), are formulated to help improve earning potential and build better teams. They will enhance your industry knowledge, develop your leadership skills, and provide compelling data to problem-solve to create efficient processes and formulate more effective workflows.

1. Click Here to Register for EQ for Managers: July 29, 30, 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST).
2. Project Management Fundamentals: August 12, 13, 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST).
3. Finance & Accounting Primer: Friday, August 29th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST/2-5 pm, Saturday, August 30th, and Sunday, August 31st: 8 am to 1 pm MST (10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. EST).
4. Click Here to Register for Harnessing AI in Transportation & Supply Chain Strategy: September 23, 24, 25, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST). Course Fee: $450.

If you are interested in registering and do not see a registration link for your course, please email ana.loormendoza@du.edu
 

 

• Casey Jenkins, MSCM, MPM, LSSBB
  

  Casey Jenkins (CJ), the Owner of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting LLC, stands out as a results-oriented business professional specializing in supply chain and process improvement. With a rich background encompassing over a decade of diverse supply chain experience, Casey holds dual master’s degrees in Supply Chain Management and Project Management, accompanied by a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. She adeptly combines her educational prowess and hands-on experience to navigate and resolve intricate supply chain challenges, consistently achieving maximum results and operational excellence. A demonstrated track record in the strategic execution of various project types across numerous industries serves to highlight Casey’s expertise. Notably, she has successfully generated approximately $20 million through key initiatives and the completion of over 20 projects throughout her career.

  In the ever-evolving landscape of the supply chain industry, Casey remains committed to staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies. Her pursuit of a Doctor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, beginning in January 2024, exemplifies her commitment to lifelong learning. Casey thrives on collaboration and actively engages in networking to enhance her knowledge.

  Casey is known for her unwavering worth ethic, motivation, and passion for contribution to both personal and professional growth. She thrives on challenges and approaches them with full on dedication. She leads through serving, prioritizing the growth and success of those around her. She fosters a transformative, collaborative, and high-achieving work environment by promoting others before herself.

  Casey.Jenkins@du.edu

• Kelly C. Kinnebrew, PhD
  

  Dr. Kelly Kinnebrew is an organizational psychologist and founder of Minerva, an AI startup in conversation analytics and coaching. With 30 years of experience in leadership and team development, her career includes roles with Center for Creative
  Leadership, Oracle Consulting, Forum Corporation, PwC, KPMG, Accenture, and Dartmouth Health. In addition to leading Minerva, Kelly is one of two US faculty and executive coaches for Macquarie Group and is active in state AI legislation. Her expertise includes cross-border organizational design, managing Gen Z, clinical disorders in leadership, and cognitive technology. She has worked across
  industries, including manufacturing, financial services, tech, healthcare, pharma, energy, oil and gas, the US military, and many others. She has served as a grant-awarder for the US National Science Foundation and is a published expert, speaker, and podcast guest. Kelly holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology with an organizational focus from the University of Denver, a Master's in Psychology, and a BA in Business Administration and Marketing. She lives in Boulder, CO.

  Kelly.Kinnebrew@du.edu

• Thomas Alan-Livernois, DBA
  

   

  Throughout Dr. Thomas Alan-Livernois' career, he has consistently demonstrated his unique approach to leading successful business initiatives, driving organizational excellence, and transforming business processes to maintain a competitive edge. With over three decades of leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, and business administration, Dr. Alan has held executive roles across diverse industries. His unique problem-solving skills have marked his responsibility for driving significant operational improvements. He has directed large-scale manufacturing mergers, marshaled crisis management for global production, managed large-scale supply chain processes, launched new companies and divisions, and led strategic initiatives that fostered business growth and innovation. He is also a Grow with Google Partner dedicated to building more technology impact from underserved communities. 

  Career highlights include improving processes, programs, and strategy with customized and proven business tools to improve production, packaging, supply chain, I.T. transitions, crisis management, strategic communication, and operational efficiency for top global companies. The outcomes culminated in a stellar track record of enhancing organizational performance, measured by KPIs, while raising employee retention and satisfaction scores. His educational background consists of a doctorate and master's in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University, a master's in digital marketing from Full Sail University, a bachelor's in mass communications from CSU Fullerton, a certification from MIT Business School in A.I. for Business Strategy, from PROSCI for Change Management, from Google and PMI for Project Management, Google Analytics, and Google cybersecurity, Google and Kaggle for AI, Microsoft for cloud infrastructure, Defender, Azure, Microsoft 365, Sentinel, Power BI and IBM data science certifications. This solid academic foundation has been pivotal in guiding his strategic approach to complex business challenges.