Christine Pearson

Christine Pearson is a Professor of Global Leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management, a member of Arizona State University’s Knowledge Network. She is a globally recognized expert in crisis management, workplace incivility, and cross-cultural dynamics. Her work focuses on mitigating dysfunctional behaviors in organizations, from high-stakes crises to daily workplace conflicts.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Management & Organizational Behavior), University of Southern California
• M.S. in Organizational Psychology (Organization Change/Psychometrics)
• B.A. in French with Economics Concentration

Research Interests: Christine’s expertise spans global leadership, crisis management frameworks, cross-cultural teaming, and the impact of workplace incivility. She emphasizes practical solutions to transform organizational challenges into resilience opportunities.

Professional Impact: Her consulting work with Fortune 500 companies (e.g., PepsiCo, NASA, Dow Chemical) and NGOs (e.g., Red Cross) highlights her real-world application of theories. She co-designed the SALTA program, educating 100,000+ women micro-entrepreneurs in Peru and other global initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Academic director of SALTA and Artemis programs, fostering leadership in underserved communities. Active in cross-cultural education across Brazil, Canada, China, and France.