Christine Manno

Christine Manno is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her research focuses on identity and workplace experiences of underrepresented individuals, including those with disabilities and LGBTQ+ members. She also contributes to evidence-based teaching materials in management education.

• Ph.D. - University of Arkansas, 2022
• MBA - University of Phoenix, 2007
• BA - Northern Michigan University (French & Spanish), 1991

Her primary research stream examines how individuals manage identity disclosure in workplaces, particularly for employees with disabilities and LGBTQ+ communities. A secondary focus involves pedagogical innovations in human resource management education, such as flipped classroom techniques. Recent publications highlight grounded theory investigations into disability inclusion, hybrid teaching during the pandemic, and organizational strategies for equity.

Her work spans disciplines including Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Disability Studies, with subtopics like Grounded Theory, Workplace Diversity, and Pedagogical Strategies. She has received the UWL Challenge Coin for her impact on veteran students. Prior to academia, she was a high school teacher and entrepreneur for 15 years.