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Dr. Heather St. Peters is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the College of Business, Indiana Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Global Leadership in Organizational Management from Indiana Tech (2013), and prior degrees from Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. Her academic career includes roles as Director of the Friesen Center for Service & Experiential Learning at Huntington University and leadership in occupational therapy programs.
Education Background:
- PhD in Global Leadership in Organizational Management (2013), Indiana Institute of Technology
- MS in Communication (1994), Illinois State University
- MS in Political Science (1994), Illinois State University
- BA in International Relations (1991), Illinois Wesleyan University
Research Interests focus on professional dilemmas, narrative identity development for leadership, experiential learning, and cross-cultural service initiatives. Her work bridges organizational behavior with global health, emphasizing cultural intelligence and occupational therapy interventions in diverse settings. Recent studies examine service learning impacts on cultural competence and disability care in El Salvador.
Publications showcase her interdisciplinary approach, with themes spanning occupational therapy pedagogy, global business education, and cross-cultural study abroad efficacy. She has presented widely at conferences like INSPIRE and the Midwest Academy of Management.
Teaching and Leadership experience includes directing MA programs in Organizational Leadership and overseeing human resources roles. Her professional service includes leadership roles at Taylor University and LCC International University.
