Sara Russell Riggs is currently a Teaching Associate Professor within the School of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Maritime Operations at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Prior to returning to her roots in the maritime sector and joining the interdisciplinary school in 2024, Ms. Russell Riggs, was a faculty member in the finance department of the Strome College of Business at ODU for six years. Additionally, from 2006-2016, she served as a lecturer in the Maritime and Supply Chain Management Program at the University. Ms. Russell Riggs was at the forefront of creating the new undergraduate major focusing on maritime operations as the University is strategically located in one of the East Coast’s largest port complexes. She created and implemented the course curriculum designed to provide students with an integrated working knowledge of maritime operations and supply chain management. In addition to her academic responsibilities, for nearly eight years, Ms. Russell Riggs served as the Executive Director of the International Corporate Governance Society (ICGS). She earned a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in maritime, ports and logistics management and international business from Old Dominion University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware. She is also a Certified Port Executive and holds the Vessel Security Officer/Company Security Officer/Facility Security Officer licensure, and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI™) certifications. Ms. Russell Riggs’ career has also included positions in various fields including transportation and logistics, warehousing, port operations, and customs brokerage.