Beth Miller

Beth Miller is the Director and Lecturer of the Herr Venture for Change program in the School of Business Administration. An award-winning author, entrepreneur, and advocate for social innovation, she brings over 30 years of experience in strategic communications, nonprofit leadership, and community development. A proud UD alumna, Beth’s interdisciplinary expertise spans marketing, communications, public/private/nonprofit administration, instructional design, and AI integration.

Her teaching and leadership style are grounded in purpose-driven innovation and real-world application. She emphasizes social entrepreneurship, legacy-focused strategy, and inclusive community impact through entrepreneurship and cross-sector collaboration.

Beth is also the founder of Wagtown®, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on dog-friendly economic and community planning. Her work has earned national and international recognition, including the 2023 AKC Family Dog Book of the Year and speaking invitations across the U.S. and abroad. She is also the creator of the Dog Friendly Summit®, an industry-wide initiative that explores the intersection of regional vibrancy, social good, and market development.

• MGT 101 Entrepreneurial, Innovative, and Creative Mindsets
  
• Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Courses (2026–2027)
• CMM 100 Principles of Oral Communication

• University of Dayton, M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Interdisciplinary Communications, Instructional Methods, Nonprofit Excellence, Public Administration, Intercultural Communications, International Public Relations, Marketing)
• Bowling Green State University, B.A. in Interpersonal and Public Communications with Specialization in Advertising
• Aileron Course for Senior Executives: Professional Management for Private Business

• Director and Lecturer, Herr Venture for Change, University of Dayton
• Founder and CEO, Wagtown, Inc.
• Director of Public Relations, The Ohlmann Group
• Director of Marketing & Public Information, Five Rivers MetroParks
• Co-Owner, The Agency Group, Ltd.

• Miller, B. (2025). Why the Future of Pet Marketing is Dog-Friendly, Data-Driven, and Disruptive. Global Pet Expo, Orlando, FL.
• Miller, B., Tom Gray, Rich Brull, Bob Coulsten, & Curt McMillan (2023). Make48 Nationals: Nationwide Invention-Competition Docuseries, Kansas City, MO – Advisor.
• Miller, B. (2023). Dog Friendliness: The New Outdoor Hospitality Currency. Outdoor Hospitality Industry Conference, Kansas City, MO.
• Miller, B., Rich Dolesh, Mark Young, Zari Santner, Susan Trautman, et al. (2011). Creating Community Through Conservation Messaging. National Recreation and Parks Association Task Force Best Practices and Case Studies.