She has taught courses on project management and supply chain management both at the graduate and undergraduate level. Prior to joining academia, Roya worked as a supply chain management consultant at i2 Technologies, Inc. Her recent awards include: Northrop Grumman Excellence in Teaching Award, International innovation in Curriculum Award Finalist sponsored by the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Cal Poly President's Innovation in Service Award and was named one of the San Luis Obispo Tribune's "Top 20 Under 40". She earned two masters and her PhD from Louisiana State University.