Carrie McCleese

Dr. Carrie McCleese serves as an Associate Professor of Business Administration in the College of Business at Tennessee State University, with over a decade of teaching experience. She additionally holds a teaching role in TSU's Department of Psychology and advises the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University
• Ph.D. in Applied Psychology (Industrial-Organizational) from the University of Georgia (2008)

Dr. McCleese's research examines stress and coping mechanisms in professional environments, career development trajectories with emphasis on mentoring relationships and career plateaus, and inclusive management practices. Her recent scholarship focuses on academic career stagnation and innovative pedagogical approaches in business education. She publishes in high-impact journals including the Journal of Vocational Behavior, Stress and Health, and Journal of Career Development, connecting theoretical frameworks with practical organizational applications.

Her professional engagement extends beyond campus through consulting relationships with Fortune 500 companies (Coca Cola, UPS, Home Depot) and active membership in the Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management. As a dedicated educator, she teaches core undergraduate HRM and organizational behavior courses while maintaining strong industry connections that enrich her classroom instruction.