Catherine Stakenas
Affiliate Faculty
I/O Psychology M.A.
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Email: cstakenas@thechicagoschool.edu
Biographical Sketch
Catherine Stakenas joined The Chicago School in 2006 and teaches within the M.A. I/O program. While her psychological interests include executive coaching, conflict resolution, decision-making and leadership, she also has an expertise in change management and sales and management. She has given presentations that touch on these topics as well as transition and strategies to workplace communication.
Education
- B.A., American Academy of Medical Technology and Governors State University
- M.A., Psychology, DePaul University
Classes Taught
- IO510-Organizational Behavior
- IO555-Work Team Dynamics
Areas of Interest/Expertise
- conflict resolution
- executive coaching
- leadership
Q&A
Q: Please describe your teaching philosophy.
A: My philosophy on teaching is to integrate theory with professional practice and practical application.
Community Involvement
- Consultant to Y-Me of Chicago- Leadership Team Development
- Consultant to Daughters of St. Paul Provincial
Council and Chicago Chapter
Professional Memberships
- Inscape Publishing
- American Society for Training and Development
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
