Katrina Burch
Leader | Educator | Program Director | Expert in Occupational Health and Employee Well-Being
- Role
- Interim Department Chair at Western Kentucky University
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katrina Burch
As Interim Department Chair and Associate Professor at Western Kentucky University, I bring over a decade of expertise in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. My leadership focuses on fostering psychological science excellence through strategic planning, faculty development, and curriculum advancement. I am dedicated to cultivating interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing initiatives that drive student success across undergraduate and graduate programs. With a dual role as Director of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduate Program, I am committed to shaping future psychologists by equipping them with essential skills for impactful contributions. My work emphasizes occupational health, quantitative research, and evidence-based practices, enabling organizations to enhance workplace well-being and performance. My mission is to bridge academic research with practical solutions that benefit individuals and organizations alike.
Experience
Interim Department Chair
Jan 2025 — Present · Bowling Green, KY, US
Leading a dynamic department committed to excellence in psychological science through innovative research, student-centered teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Oversee strategic planning, faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and student success initiatives across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Education
University of Connecticut
Master of Arts - MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2012 — 2015
University of Connecticut
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2015 — 2018
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
2008 — 2011
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