Background

Marki Jones serves as the Director of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and Clinical Assistant Professor of International Business. As CIBER Director, she is responsible for strategic administration and grant management, directing research, training and outreach initiatives, while also serving as a liaison for partnerships with organizations and universities around the world.

Dr. Jones is a certified intercultural communications instructor and holds certifications for international research administration. She serves on the executive committee for the Association of International Business Education and Research (AIBER), as well as the treasurer for the CIBER Consortium for Minority Serving Institutions & Community Colleges (CMCC)

Before arriving at USC in 2024, she served 20 years at Loyola Marymount University, as Program Management Director of the Center for International Business Education and Assistant Director of the Center for Asian Business. Throughout her career she has been instrumental in securing federal and foundational grants totaling roughly $3 million for comprehensive international business education programs.

Jones earned an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership with an emphasis in International Education from California Lutheran University, an M.A. in Educational Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.

Education

• Ed.D., California Lutheran University
• M.A., Loyola Marymount University
• B.A, Loyola Marymount University