Jennifer Lacroix

Jennifer Lacroix is a Lecturer of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business, blending academic rigor with practical insights to prepare students for global business challenges. She also owns Authenticity: Cross-Cultural Communication Training, offering programs to organizations and universities. Her expertise spans cross-cultural communication, applied linguistics, and language pedagogy.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in English/Sociology, University of Vermont
• Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations, Lesley University
• Doctor of Education in Educational Studies (Language & Literacy), Boston University

Research focuses on intercultural communication, listening pedagogy, and strategies for language learners. Key areas include leveraging storytelling for intercultural competence, metacognitive listening strategies, and curriculum development for multilingual learners. Her work emphasizes practical applications in educational and organizational settings.

She has presented at major conferences like TESOL International Convention and secured grants for research in applied linguistics. Her training programs have been adopted by Fortune 500 companies and universities worldwide. Current initiatives focus on bridging theory and practice in cross-cultural communication training.