Prof. Deborah J. Pembleton

Deborah J. Pembleton is a Full Professor in the Global Business Leadership Department at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University.  She holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from St. Louis University, and a Ph.D. in Comparative International Development Education with an emphasis in global leadership from the University of Minnesota. She has taught courses in human resources, organizational behavior, management strategy and intercultural communication. She has conducted research in China, India and Thailand and has served as Director of the Asian Studies Program. Dr. Pembleton led study abroad trips to Thailand, China, and the Bahamas. She will be directing the Japan program in 2026. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Pembleton worked in international business where she held various positions at IBM Corporation and 3M Company. Dr. Pembleton’s mantra is that she is “In search of World Peace and Peace of Mind.”