Teaching with curiosity and innovation

Shea Frates

Trine University – Ketner School of Business
B.A., Mass Communication, Concordia University Irvine; Master of Business Administration, Concordia University Irvine
Office Location - Ford 116
260.665.4471 | email

I am an Assistant Professor of Business at Trine University, where I teach Business Concepts, Global Strategic Management and Business Analytics. My passion is helping students thrive in the Age of AI by blending academic theory with real-world business applications. Before joining Trine, I spent more than a decade in digital strategy, serving as a senior strategist at Pacific Life and guiding workforce transformation initiatives through my consulting practice.

I hold certifications in responsible AI, large language models and generative AI for educators, and I’ve received multiple industry awards for research and content excellence. My teaching style emphasizes hands-on learning, case studies and future-focused skills to prepare students for meaningful career success.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy traveling, both locally and abroad, reading widely and exploring neighborhood cafes — always on the lookout for the next great conversation starter over a cup of freshly brewed tea.