Isaura Beltre

Isaura Beltre

  • Senior Lecturer and Director of the First-gen Presidential Fellows, Marketing
  • Marketing Lecturer, Bentley University
  • Marketing Internship Coordinator, Bentley University
  • Associate Director
  • M.S. in Information Age Marketing, Bentley University
  • BS in Marketing, Bentley University

Teaching Interests

Merchandising, inventory management, entrepreneurship retail marketing and DEI.

Consulting/Practice Interests

Merchandising

Bio

Professor of Marketing with over 20 years of industry experience in merchandising and marketing. Industry experience as a Merchandise and Marketing Director for large and specialty retailers. I have a passion for understanding consumer trends, connecting brands with people and turning data into strategy. A creative and curious leader that motivates those around me. I am a teacher at heart and take pride in developing/training my team.

A strong communicator and recognized team builder, I am adept at developing sales and growth potential through the effective use of technology, systems, and training.
I truly understand the art & science of brands and merchandising.

My diverse industry experience includes merchandising, marketing, strategic planning, human resources, employee training/development, data analysis, brand management, relationship management, product development, financial planning/budgeting, and in-store merchandise execution.

Awards and Honors

  • UNSUNG HERO AWARD, ADCOLOR
  • Dr. Earl Avery MLK Leadership Award, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Creative Publications

  • Beltre, I. (2025). Business of Beauty (white paper) (Link)

    • Presentations

  • Beltre, I. P. (1964). “ADCOLOR- OFF MUTE” Presented at the Bentley University -Office of the President ADCOLOR Los Angeles, CA
  • Beltre, I. P. (2022). “Diversity in Fashion” Presented at the ADCOLOR ADCOLOR Los Angeles

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Faculty Advisor for Marketing Internship Coordinator - Present
  • Committee Member for FDS Workstream AIG Committee 2024-06-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Marketing Concentrations Task Force 2022-11-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for CWB Director Commitee 2021-11-10 - Present

    • Service: Public

  • Program Organizer for ADCOLOR 2018-01-01 - Present
  • Board Member for Kode Connect 2016-01-01 - Present
  • Volunteer former Board Member for Girls Inc 2001-01-01 - Present

    • Service: University

  • Mentor (Faculty) for DREAM - Present
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Coming Full Circle Student Org 2021-09-01 - Present
  • Director First Gen Fellows Program for First Gen Fellows Program 2021-08-01 - Present