Janet Deskins
School of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies
Degree Program
B.S. Communication
Rev. Dr. Janet Deskins obtained her Doctoral degree from Walden University. Her area of expertise and focus has been on effective communication through ethical business practices. Rev. Dr. Deskins offers over 30 years of marketing knowledge which includes website design, graphic design, social media communication, business administration practices, and project management applications. Rev. Dr. Deskins holds several Google, Bing, and LinkedIn certifications and a Project Management Professional (PMP+) Certification.
Rev. Dr. Deskins has her Doctorate’s in Business Administration, with focuses on Marketing, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. Her MBA is in Information Technology Management. She is an ordained Reverend, writes curriculum for children’s pastors, and is a published author.
Rev. Dr. Deskins and her husband live in Orlando, Florida. The Deskins run a 501(c)(3) ministry outreach to American Veterans and their families. In their spare time, the Deskins are leathercrafters and artisans, with many of their products at a popular Orlando theme park.
Rev. Dr. Deskins spent two years in Walden's first Post-Doctoral Fellows in Business Communications. Her role at Walden is now as Contributing Faculty and previously as an FSA to Walden faculty.
Courses Taught
COMM 2003-1 - Writing for the Digital Age
COMM 1003L-2/1003C-2 - Intro to Mass Communication
MEDC 3001-4 - Comm Through Media and Tech
COMM 6110 - Media Effects: Mass Media in Modern Society
RESI 8302 - DBA Residency 2
Education
DBA, Walden University - Minneapolis, MN United States
Reverend, Sanctified Word Ministries, Inc. - Orlando, FL United States
MBA, Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT United States
BS, Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT United States
Public Service
Sanctified Word Ministries, LLC, Board of Directors - Orlando, FL United States
Sanctified Word Ministries, LLC, Ordained Reverend - Orlando, FL United States
State of Florida, Notary Public - Orlando, FL United States
Kairos University, Board Member - Fort Myers, FL United States
Awards / Honors
The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, Walden University, 2018
Golden Key International Honour Society, Golden Key International Honour Society, 2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Environmental Defense Fund, 2016
I Made A Difference, Transcore and Florida's Turnpike District, 2000
Individual Dedication Award, Transcore and Florida's Turnpike District, 1999
Team Achievement Award, Transcore and Florida's Turnpike District, 1999
The Directory of Distinguished Americans, American Biographical Institure, 1982
Publications
Deskins, J. L. Effective Strategies Small Retail Leaders Use to Engage Employees. IJSRP.
Deskins, J. L. (2018). Effective Church Administration: Church Administrator's Guidebook.
Deskins, J. L. (2016). Soul Shapers Kids Ministry Activity Booklet.
Presentations
Deskins, J. L. (2017). Walden University.
Deskins, J. L. (2018). Servant Leader and Community - Keynote Address. Golden Key International Honour Society.