Catherine Becker

Catherine Becker is an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, affiliated with the Gender & Women’s Studies Department and the Humanities Division. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, organizational communication dynamics, diversity training, and the ethical dimensions of communication in multicultural contexts. She has conducted studies on holistic healing practices, women’s roles in organizations, and cultural adaptation among immigrant communities.

Her work integrates empirical methods with autoethnography and participatory approaches, emphasizing the intersection of communication, culture, and place. Notable projects include investigations into Hawaiian spirituality’s relationship to eco-communication, diversity initiatives at UH Hilo, and the role of technology in organizational power structures. Dr. Becker has secured grants for initiatives such as 'Talking Story: Diversity at UHH' and collaborates with students on research projects addressing multiculturalism and institutional change.

Her scholarly contributions span academic journals, conference presentations at venues like the National Communication Association, and book chapters exploring geocommunication paradigms and cultural convergence. She teaches courses including 'Organizational Communication,' 'Public Relations,' and 'Women and Leadership,' emphasizing applied learning and service-oriented pedagogy.