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How do you go from writing about colonial desert borderlands to managing complex programs in the logistics industry?
In this week’s episode of ConnectED, we meet Dr. Morgan Veraluz, a historian turned program manager who now works at Expeditors, blending his love of research and analysis in a new professional space.
We discuss:
What inspired his deep dive into environmental and indigenous histories of the Chihuahuan borderlands
- How archival research and environmental data shaped his academic work
- The grief and growth of transitioning from academia to industry
- How to translate PhD skills—like writing, research, and systems thinking—into real-world value
- His candid reflections on classism, imposter syndrome, and managing your mentors
Resources Mentioned:
- The Middle Ground by Richard White
- Playing Indian by Philip Deloria
- The Center for Southwest Research at UNM
Connect with Dr. Morgan Veraluz:
- LinkedIn – Morgan Veraluz, PhD, PMP
Stay Connected with Me:
- Instagram – @connected_phd
- LinkedIn – Haille Trimboli, PhD
- YouTube – @TheConnectEDNetwork
- Spotify – ConnectED
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