Diane Merians Penaloza

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Dr. Merians Penaloza has an MBA, with a focus on marketing and analytics, and a DBA, with a focus on data privacy and consumer motivation. Her research is looking at why people choose to protect (or not!) their online data privacy. She taught at Baruch College for 9 years and is now teaching at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. In her pre-academic life, she worked as a programmer, writer, project manager, data analyst, and digital marketer (usually all at the same time, in the same company). In her free time, she is a freelance writer and data analyst.

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CUNY SPS Sigma Beta Delta Visits NASDAQ

September 23, 2026

CUNY SPS Online Business Programs LinkedIn

CUNY SPS Sigma Beta Delta (SBD) Business Honor Society chapter President Hugh Buller two other members of the SBD community with an exciting opportunity to experience the opening bell at NASDAQ on September 17.
Associate Professor Dr. Joseph Foy joined the group as they enjoyed a firsthand look at the fast-paced world of NASDAQ. Dr. Diane Merians Penaloza, doctoral lecturer and SBD faculty advisor, helped to create connections and opportunities that bring students and the business community together.

Martin Lewis Reveals Falling Gas Prices Could Bring Cheaper Energy Deals for UK Households Within Days

June 18, 2026

International Business Times

CUNY SPS Business programs Professor Diane Merians Penaloza is quoted in a recent article by the International Business Times that examines the dropping price of energy in the UK. While there has been a recent drop in prices for both oil and natural gas in England, Dr. Penaloza points out that "We're probably four or five years away from a significant price shift."

Sky-High Airfares Become 'New Normal' As Jet Fuel Crisis Reshapes Travel

May 13, 2026

International Business Times UK (IBT)

CUNY SPS Online Business programs faculty member Dr. Merians Penaloza is quoted repeatedly in this International Business Times UK (IBT) article. The IBT report examines how the US conflict in Iran affects international oil prices, which in turn impacts the cost of air travel. Dr. Penaloza points out that oil prices are actually worse in Europe than in the US. "The issue for Europe is that its reliance on OPEC is stronger than the US's. They're having a harder time managing pricing and flight capacity," notes Dr. Penaloza.

Are Flights Getting More Expensive Because of the Iran War?

April 13, 2026

USA Today

Dr. Merians Penaloza, an Online Business programs lecturer at CUNY SPS, was recently quoted in a USA Today article. The newsbrief reports on how the war in Iran impacts the price of airline tickets. Dr. Penaloza notes that flight options will likely become more limited due to the quickly escalating price of fuel. “Fuel is more expensive, so we’re going to reduce the number of flights that we’re offering, particularly midweek,” said Dr. Penaloza.

CUNY SPS Dean Braverman Speaking at Full-Time Faculty Research Celebration

First-Ever Faculty Research Event Honors Innovative Scholarship at CUNY SPS

March 12, 2026

The Inaugural Full-Time Faculty Research & Projects Celebration, which featured nine dynamic faculty presentations, showcased the ways that the School's faculty inquiry advances knowledge, informs innovative pedagogy, and strengthens CUNY SPS’ mission.