Renee Chu-Jacoby

Dr. Renee Chu-Jacoby serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Management and Associate Director of Graduate Business Programs at California State University, Fresno's Craig School of Business. Her professional background integrates academic rigor with practical experience as a small business owner, social entrepreneur, and consultant for nonprofit organizations and alternative education initiatives.

Her educational credentials include:

• D.B.A. from DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, supported by the California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program Fellowship
• M.B.A. with Honors Distinction from California State University, Fresno
• B.B.A. in Organizational Development and Leadership, summa cum laude, from Fresno Pacific University

Dr. Chu-Jacoby's research centers on organizational behavior with critical examination of intersectionality—particularly how gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation converge in workplace dynamics. She actively explores reproductive justice in professional settings, social entrepreneurship for community impact, and strategic economic development planning, driven by a commitment to empowering purpose-driven groups and supporting professional growth pathways.

Her 2025 publication in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology pioneers mixed-methods analysis of weight-based workplace mistreatment, reflecting her broader scholarly focus on identity-based discrimination. This work extends her dissertation research on race/gender impacts in weight-related workplace experiences.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program Fellowship

As an educator, she teaches foundational and advanced courses including Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Administration of Personnel, Managing Nonprofit Organizations, and MBA-level seminars in human capital management and new venture development. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes real-world application through case studies and community-engaged projects.

While her leadership role as Associate Director of Graduate Business Programs involves program administration and curriculum development, the available documentation does not reference dedicated research laboratories or specialized research teams.