Chris Collins

Chris Collins serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Leadership and Associate Dean for Leadership Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, overseeing leadership programs for full-time MBA students (including the LEAD class), Law School, and College.

His academic foundation includes:

• B.S. in Mathematics from Miami University
• Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from University of Chicago (Department of Comparative Human Development)

Collins specializes in self-directed professional development and leader-facilitated growth methodologies, bridging organizational behavior with developmental psychology. His work examines how individuals manage their own growth trajectories and how leaders cultivate high-performance development cultures within teams.

As Associate Dean, he designs the LEAD curriculum and teaches Leadership Lab (31404) and Leadership Practicum (31402) across Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters for 2024-2026 academic cycles. His industry consulting focuses on clarifying developmental priorities to enhance personal and team performance across multiple sectors.