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Katie P. Desiderio is a Professor of Management and Assistant Vice President for Corporate-Educational Partnerships at Moravian University's School of Business & Economics. She earned her B.A. and MBA from Wilkes University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership (HRD) from Barry University. Her expertise spans leadership development, mindfulness in the workplace, and optimizing human performance. She co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestseller *The Beekeeper* and has been recognized with awards including the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award and inclusion in Lehigh Valley's '40 Under 40.'
Her research focuses on employee engagement, flow theory, and organizational citizenship behaviors. She leads courses like 'Mindfulness in Sport' and 'Happiness in the Workplace,' integrating practical insights with academic rigor. As a scholar-practitioner, she bridges theory and application through her work with organizations like Proximal Development LLC, specializing in leadership development.
Dr. Desiderio has published extensively in journals like *Performance Improvement* and *Human Resource Development Quarterly*, contributing to sales training, generational workforce dynamics, and crisis management strategies. She actively engages with industry via roles in the Academy of Human Resource Development and Society for Human Resource Management.
- Awards: Lindback Award, 2023 WSJ Bestseller, Forty Under 40 Honoree, Golden Apple Teaching Award
- Grants/Advising: Leads Moravian's ePortfolio initiatives and collaborates with local businesses on workforce development.
- Teams: Principal Partner at Proximal Development LLC; Co-Chair, SHRM Lehigh Valley Chapter.
