PROS Faculty

Education & Credentials

• Ph.D. in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and University of California Berkeley
• M.S. in Business Administration from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
• M.B.A. in Business Management from Fundação Dom Cabra

Concentration Area: Human Resource Management

Dr. Karla Liboreiro brings over fifteen years of global human resources experience to UNC Charlotte, having held HR leadership roles at renowned global organizations such as Amazon and Vale Mining. Her industry expertise is complemented by a robust academic portfolio, including teaching and researching, as well as having multiple peer-reviewed publications and international conferences presentations in Brazil, France, South Africa and the United States. Her research and professional interests span innovation, human resources, change management, university-industry collaboration, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural workplace adaptation.

Dr. Liboreiro holds certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt, process mapping, process improvement, and change management. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, an MBA, a Master’s in Management, and a Ph.D. in Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She has previously served as a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, and Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais in Brazil.

Originally from Brazil, Dr. Liboreiro has also lived in England (London) and across the United States—including Berkeley, Oakland, Tampa, and Charlotte. She enjoys hiking, exploring nature, and traveling to experience diverse cultures. In recent years, she has developed a passion for gardening and baking. Her love for nature is reflected in her volunteer work with the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens’ biannual plant sales and her volunteering support to elderly neighbors through yard landscaping.

Her advice to students, in her native Portuguese:

“Siga seus sonhos com persistência e busquem apoio em mentores e pessoas que você admire. Tenha clareza do seu propósito e, com disciplina, esforço e dedicação, você chegará lá.” 

(Follow your dreams with persistence and seek support from mentors and people you admire. Be clear about your purpose, and with discipline, effort, and dedication, you will get there.)

Education & Credentials

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Leadership from the University of Florida
• M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from James Madison University

Concentration Area: Leadership Essentials

Dr. Bryan Patterson brings twenty years of transformative leadership across multiple higher education institutions, with specialized expertise in leadership and management education for adult learners. He has been an influential champion of online and hybrid learning innovation, successfully expanding access and engagement for undergraduate and graduate students. His early work at the University of Florida centered on strategically advancing student workforce readiness and career preparation.

As a founding faculty member who helped to establish UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies program, Dr. Patterson strategically harnesses students’ diverse life experiences to cultivate high-impact competencies in leadership, communication, and organizational management.

Education & Credentials

• M.B.A. in Business Administration and Management from Fitchburg State University
• B.S. in Game Design and Programming Simulation from DeVry University

Concentration Area: Project Management

Braylin Jones, MBA, has worked in high-level project management roles at both Lowe’s and AvidXchange, where he has focused on training internal project management staff alongside the oversight of competing stakeholder interests. 

As a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® through the Project Management Institute, Braylin is passionate about mentorship for those similarly seeking to earn industry-standard project management credentials. 

Outside of work, Braylin is an avid piano student with a love for jazz and hip-hop, and he enjoys exploring new productivity systems, discovering new travel destinations, and relaxing with a good video game. Above all, he is passionate about helping others integrate creativity and technology into their daily lives.