About Me
Debra Orr, Ph.D., Professor of Organizational Leadership and Development serves as Department Chair for People, Organizations, Experiences & Management. She is a 2020 Literati Award winner from Emerald Publishing. As a scholar-practitioner, she bridges research and practice through teaching, consulting, and executive coaching with a wide variety of leaders. Her book, Team for Change (2021) offers a practical guide to implementing organizational change. Dr. Orr’s diverse professional background spans healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, aviation, and tourism. Widely published and active in professional associations, she continues to advance leadership, change management, and organization development in both academic and workplace settings.
- Conflict Management
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Team Building
- Leadership Development
- Organization Development
- Employee Engagement
- Bachelor's (BA) Communications/Fine Art — Lewis University
- Master's (MA) Leadership Studies — Lewis University
- Ph.D. Organization Development — Benedictine University