Dr. Ted Cross is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Leadership and Management, as well as the Director of the
Online Master of Applied Leadership & Management program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.Dr. Cross brings his expertise in leadership and higher education innovation to his teaching and administrative roles. Previously, he was the Deputy Chief of Staff at EdPlus and a University Innovation Fellow in ASU's Office of University initiatives (a Special Projects Unit of the Office of the President). Before coming to ASU, Dr. Cross held faculty and leadership positions at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Cross earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, an MA from Arizona State University, an MSed from The University of Pennsylvania, a doctorate from Pepperdine University, and a Post Graduate Certificate from The Wharton School of Business.