DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Dr. Karen Torres – Business
Known as “Miss Ethics” by her doctoral classmates, Dr. Karen Torres brings that same passion to her ASU students in the Department of Management and Marketing.
In recognition of her efforts, Torres is this year’s Distinguished Faculty Achievement honoree from the College of Business.
“I consider teaching not a job, but a vocation, and I feel like it’s been a calling for me,” said Torres, who teaches ethics and business strategy. “To have somebody publicly recognize that really makes me feel good.”
Prior to her six years at ASU, Torres’ dedication also led to an Excellence in Teaching Award at Robert Morris College in Chicago.
“What I enjoy most about teaching is when I know I’m having an impact on somebody’s life,” she said. “It doesn’t happen with every student, but there are some that you can really see a change in them.”
Torres holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois-Chicago, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern. She has a 9-year-old daughter, Claudia.