Stephen Bok is a doctoral business marketing student at The University of Texas at Arlington. He has a multidisciplinary academic background. At California State University, East Bay, he earned a master's in business administration and a master's in social work. Stephen has volunteered and supported numerous community organizations including public schools, municipals, and health centers. As a Stanford Research Fellow at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, he fostered an interest in positive psychology and its effect on organizational behaviors. The power of compassion and forward thinking has influenced his outlook on life. Drawing on his unique experiences and data analysis skills, he has several peer reviewed publications and conference papers on managerial marketing topics.