Patricia R. Hedberg

Patricia R. Hedberg is an Associate Professor in the Management Department at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas. With expertise in leadership development, team dynamics, and reflective learning practices, she focuses on collaborative innovation, organizational change, and positive influence frameworks.

• Education: PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (University of Minnesota), BA in Psychology and Sociology (Ohio Northern University)
• Key Research Areas: Leadership mindsets, moral behavior in organizations, copreneurial power processes
• Professional Experience: Department Chair (2011-2019), Faculty Director of Executive MBA programs (2018-present)

Her work connects academic theory with organizational practice through reflective learning methodologies and leadership development experiments. She has served as the inaugural 3M Professor in Residence and consults with local organizations on leadership programs.

Scientific Awards

• Mid-Career Distinguished Educator Award, Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society