Laurrie McKendry

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT LAURRIE MCKENDRY

In the spring of 2023 I finished my dissertation, which examined a group of white women as they journeyed towards understanding their white selfhood. This research study’s focus is on white women striving to become aware of their complicity in the system of White Body Supremacy® and the work to dismantle it within themselves. The future trajectory of my research will continue to ask the questions around embodied anti-racism/anti-discrimination practices, personal responsibility, and why these matter in organizations (both in business and higher education). My hope is that one of the potential benefits of researching these occurrences is that organizations, communities, and individuals will begin to understand the importance of practicing genuine culture building based on respect, honor, and resonating with one another. Established stakeholders for this line of research are faculty and staff in higher education, employees, management, and C-Suite personnel in businesses, organizations, and communities. My passion is focusing on individuals, since it is individuals that make up any organization. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCED AND INSIGHTFUL LEADER AND EDUCATOR, skilled in fostering focused listening and collaboration among diverse groups. Dedicated to social justice and equity. Highly effective in building trusted relationships among multicultural individuals and groups. Expertise in managing within a diverse workforce in a complex environment. Strong business and entrepreneurial background. Dynamic public speaker, advocate, and consultant EXPERTISE: Organizational Leadership & Development Trusted Business & Student Relationships Social Justice & Equality Education Strategic Planning & Decision Making Diversity & Inclusion Specialist Public Speaking & Advocacy Change Management Career Highlights: As Adjunct Faculty at St. Catherine University, with a highly multicultural student body, taught and advised courses on intersectional racism, sexism, and economic inequality. Graduate and undergraduate business courses focused on leadership, management, marketing, and sales with emphasis on complexities of today’s workforce environment. As President of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) led transition into a 501C3; stabilized financials, doubled membership, and built sponsorships with key Twin Cities corporations. Won Chapter of the Year award in 2017.