Erin DeCurtis
Associate Teaching Professor and Diane K. Trust Professor in Leadership Development and Associate Dean for Undergraduates and Faculty, SOM
Dr. Erin DeCurtis serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Faculty in the School of Management and Diane K. Trust Professor in Leadership Development. As Associate Dean, Dr. DeCurtis oversees undergraduate programs in Accounting, Business & Management, Finance, Marketing and Retail Management and supports faculty teaching in the undergraduate programs. As Diane K. Trust Professor in Leadership Development, Dr. DeCurtis partners with faculty and student affairs colleagues to develop and advance women-centered Leadership education. Prior to her appointment as Associate Dean, Dr. DeCurtis served as Interim Director of Simmons’ School of Business from 2022 to 2024 after teaching in the Simmons University School of Business/School of Management for ten years. In addition to her teaching and administrative roles, Dr. DeCurtis has served as a Research Consultant for the Center for Gender in Organizations at Simmons University. She recently completed her Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership Program at the University of Southern California. Her research is focused on gender and racial equity initiatives, primarily in the nonprofit sector.
Since 1999, Dr. DeCurtis has also served as a consultant to nonprofit organizations and mission-driven for profit companies on issues of training, development, human capital and diversity.
Education
- EdD, University of Southern California
- MBA, Simmons University
- BA, University of New Hampshire
Undergraduate
- BUS 100 Foundations of Business and Management
- BUS 213 Nonprofit Management
- BOS 101 Sustainability in Boston
- BOS 101 Support Your Local Businesses!
- LDR 101 Boston Women Leaders
- LCIS 201 Sustaining a Nonprofit Organization Interdisciplinary Learning Community
- LCIS 201 Social Impact: Measurement and Messaging
Graduate
- GSM 561/MSMG 430 Leading an Effective Nonprofit Organization
Erin DeCurtis in the News
Contextualizing Simmons’ Top Performance in Social Mobility
As recent college rankings suggest, Simmons University is a catalyst for social mobility, especially for first-generation students and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Simmons Accounting Students Land Jobs at 'Big 4' Firms
Eight of the ten recent Simmons Accounting graduates have accepted offers at one of these multi-billion dollar firms, which include PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG), and Deloitte.
Don’t Call Yourself an Ally: Researching Racial Issues in LIS
"Being an ally requires time, emotional effort, and risk," says SLIS Professor Lisa Hussey. "These are not always things that people think about when they say they're an ally. Posting something to Facebook saying you're an ally is a place...
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
First-generation Student Zuany Fernanda Sandoval ’25 Launches Career in Nonprofit Accounting
Accounting major Zuany Fernanda Sandoval ’25 recently received a job offer from the accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. She spoke with us about her internship experience, her passion for business, and the importance of mentorship and community.
Accounting Major Lands Job Offer at a “Big 4” Firm
Following their spring graduation, Oliver Fontaine ’24 will start an assurance staff position at the Hartford office of Ernst & Young. They spoke with us about landing a job at a “Big 4” firm before graduating, the joys of being a Campus Ambassador, and the power of networking.
Abby Willis ’19 Shares her Simmons Transformation: From Too-Shy, to Assistant Director & Financial Analyst
“Simmons really taught me how to learn, whether that was learning from other people or actively learning as you solve problems.”
Bailey Hilt '18 Uses Arts Administration Skills in Marketing and Photography Position
Bailey Hilt '18 is a Marketing and Photography Specialist at Elkus Manfredi Architects in Boston, MA. She spoke to us about the Arts Administration skills she learned from Simmons, her past internship experiences, and how she applies this knowledge in...
Transformative Education: Maegan Bernier ’20 Teaches Life Skills, Resumes, and Self Care
Maegan Bernier ’20 didn't expect to pursue a business degree, and now she's found her passion at the intersection of business and education. Learn how Bernier teaches her students to be career-ready, and what she hopes to achieve in the long term.
Major Spotlight: Sarah Mariski '22, Business and Management
We caught up with Sarah Mariski '22 about why she chose the business program at Simmons and how she found the confidence to be a leader.
Annie Harriman ’21 Creates Program to Nourish Local Healthcare Workers and First Responders
School of Business student uses leadership skills to support those on the front lines.