Christa Kiersch

Christa Kiersch is a Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's College of Business Administration. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Employee Training & Development, Leadership & Team Development, and Global Consulting Program (study abroad in Bratislava, Slovakia).

• Ph.D. in Business Administration from Colorado State University (2012)
• M.S. in Business Administration from Colorado State University (2010)
• B.S. in Business Administration from University of Iowa (2007)

Kiersch's research spans leadership frameworks (authentic/servant leadership), organizational justice, employee engagement, and innovative pedagogical approaches. Recent work explores critical thinking development through classroom exercises, multimedia learning applications, and pandemic-era workplace adaptations.

Her publications address topics including:

• Cognitive Load Theory in course design
• Virtual teamwork competencies
• Disability inclusion in post-pandemic workplaces
• Character-based leadership development

These works appear in journals like Management Teaching Review and Journal of Leadership Education.

Active in academic service, she collaborates with researchers across disciplines and institutions, with recent presentations at conferences including The Joys of Teaching and Learning (UW System) and Western Academy of Management. She maintains affiliations with professional organizations such as the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management.