Interactive Intelligence Corporation University

Dr. Tyler has dedicated 10 years to obtain a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration with a specialization in Homeland Security Coordination and Policy from Walden University. Her doctoral research focused on the impact of miscommunication among TSA, airline, and airport employees on the implementation of airport security policies particularly those related to prohibited items at security checkpoints. She introduced the concept of the “Internal Threat”, which highlights the risks posed by insiders of airline, airport, and TSA employees who may facilitate the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and contraband through security checkpoints or access points. Dr. Stacey Tyler is an accomplished aviation professional with nearly three decades of experience in leadership roles across various sectors of the aviation industry. Her expertise spans legacy carriers, wholly owned subsidiaries, general aviation, and ground handling operations. She has worked with a diverse range of domestic and international airlines, including Northwest Airlines, TWA, United, Northwest, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Aer Lingus, National Airlines, Avelo, Omni Air, VivaAerobus, Air Premia, New Pacific, and the Slovak Republic. Prior to joining Elizabeth City State University, Dr. Tyler spent a decade as an Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, teaching courses in Counterterrorism in Aviation, Airline Management, and Air Carrier, Passenger, and Cargo Management. She developed the “Build Your Own Airline” practicum, guiding students through the process of conceptualizing and managing an airline. This initiative inspired her to establish IIC Ground Services, a specialized aviation ground handling company that enhances the travel experience for high-end travelers and organizations by providing elite aviation charter services. Her company focuses on increasing travel efficiency, mitigating risks, and optimizing costs for clients. As a New Jersey Women-Owned Minority Business supported by U.S. Senator Corey Booker, Interactive Intelligence Corporation is dedicated to assisting policy makers, administrations, and airport and airline management with executing the following: examining and preventing the exploitation of weaknesses in the current system, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness in identifying and responding to emerging threats, and producing greater public satisfaction. Dr. Tyler is an author who wrote books in conjunction with her business curriculum as a required material for universities, institutions, local, state, and federal agencies: The Internal Threat: The Community Behind the Security Checkpoint-GMCP Publisher; The Inside Man: Evaluating Security Communication Failures at a United States Airport-Rowman & Littlefield Publishing; Airport Security: Passenger Screening and Governance Post 9/11 Amazon-Kindle Fire-Rose Dog Publishing; Airport Security: Organizational Leadership Change Post 9/11 Amazon-Kindle Fire. In closing, Dr. Tyler has tapped into uncharted territory by suggesting the greatest threat to airport and aircraft safety is what occurs internally. Dr. Tyler brought attention to this concern in our national aviation system by appearing on the following media outlets: ● Inside the Issues on SiriusXM ● The Critical Hour on Russia Sputnik Radio ● The Rock Newman Show on WHUT-TV for PBS ● Off Script with Bruce Johnson on WUSA9 ● The Armstrong Williams Show WJLA-TV ● The Anointed News Journal ● The Voice of Reason Talk Show ● Morning Coffee-RVNTV ● Be Ready with Safety Man-RVNTV With a deep commitment to aviation education, security, and industry innovation, Dr. Tyler continues to bridge academia and industry, preparing future aviation leaders while advancing best practices in aviation.