Shirley Ashauer

Dr. Shirley Ashauer serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology and Organizational Leadership within the College of Arts & Sciences at Maryville University. Holding a Ph.D. and M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, she integrates over 20 years of corporate leadership experience from a Fortune 500 organization with extensive consulting work for diverse sectors into her academic practice.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Missouri–St. Louis
• M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Missouri–St. Louis

Dr. Ashauer's research examines the neuroscience of adaptation, resilience, and stress through the lens of mindfulness and attention science. Her work bridges cognitive psychology with organizational behavior, focusing on attribution biases in conflict, mindful communication strategies, and change management processes in teams. This interdisciplinary approach informs her teaching of both undergraduate and graduate courses.

She teaches core curriculum including Psychology of Stress and Health, Science of Mindfulness, and Organizational Psychology, while previously instructing graduate-level courses like Organizational Leadership Capstone Thesis and Change Leadership. Though the source material specifies no scientific awards or grant details, her expertise manifests through practical applications in corporate consulting and academic instruction.