Catherine Davis, Ma, Mba Email & Phone Number

Rochester, Mn

As the Interim Executive Director of GRAUC, I provide comprehensive administrative leadership, ensuring the execution of Board policies and advocacy efforts. I oversee strategic coordination with partners, secure funding, maintain liaison with educational providers, conduct policy research, manage office operations, and coordinate public communications while fulfilling additional tasks as directed by the Board.

Minnesota, United States

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

As the Director of EquityLogic and Organizational Growth, I drove initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations. Specializing in needs analyses, curriculum development, and workshop facilitation, I tailored strategies to foster inclusive cultures and empower clients to embrace diversity. My passion lies in facilitating dynamic sessions and nurturing strong customer relationships, aligning our services with clients' evolving needs to drive collaborative efforts toward organizational growth and equity.

Rochester, Mn

As an instructor within the Business Division and Business and Workforce Education, I design and deliver both face-to-face and web-based courses covering management, leadership, organizational dynamics, general business, and current business topics. My approach involves integrating theory with practical application through experiential learning, utilizing technology and adhering to Quality Matters instructional design protocols. Additionally, I implement contemporary teaching methodologies grounded in adult-learning theory. Moreover, I have successfully spearheaded our department's Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Professional (ACBSP) accreditation project, aligning with Baldrige National Quality Standards and overseeing a thorough program review and the creation of a comprehensive self-study document.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

Dynamic and impactful, I specialize in delivering interactive seminars and workshops aimed at unlocking participants' full potential. With a diverse range of course topics, including Real Colors temperament assessment, collaboration leadership, effective management, and strategic planning, I empower individuals to thrive in their roles. From workplace bullying prevention to setting and achieving goals, my sessions cover essential skills such as team leadership, managing priorities, and navigating change with resilience. Whether it's enhancing small group dynamics or fostering trust within teams, I facilitate transformative learning experiences tailored to drive tangible results.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

In my role as Learning and Development Director, I ensured that employees possessed the requisite skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their respective roles. This involved collaborating with employees across all levels to conduct comprehensive needs analyses and craft tailored training plans focusing on both interpersonal and technical skills enhancement. Additionally, I developed and delivered diverse training sessions, including virtual, face-to-face, and e-learning formats, integrating strategies to accommodate various learning styles. Furthermore, I provided coaching to subject matter experts on effective facilitation techniques and created personalized onboarding plans for new hires and internal employees transitioning to new roles within the organization.

As an instructor for adult learners, I taught courses in Oral Communications and Critical Thinking, covering essential topics such as developing and delivering effective informative and persuasive presentations, presenting within a group context, mastering successful oral communication, honing active listening skills, and understanding small group dynamics. Through these courses, I aimed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in both personal and professional communication contexts.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

The Collaborative Leadership Fellows (CLF) Program is a dynamic community-based initiative aimed at cultivating emerging leaders' abilities to collaborate across various sectors, including business, nonprofit, government, education, and faith-based organizations. Our program fosters essential skills such as needs assessment, vision building, trust-building, coaching, and power-sharing, empowering participants to address complex community challenges collectively.With a focus on strengthening community capacity for collaborative leadership and ensuring continuity in cross-sectoral leadership succession, our program equips participants with the tools and mindset needed to navigate diverse environments effectively. Topics covered include assessing needs, clarifying vision, building trust, developing others through mentoring, sharing power, and fostering ongoing self-reflection. Join us in driving positive change through collaborative leadership.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

As Learning and Development Manager, I was responsible for developing and implementing site and global training strategy and programs; managing, leading, and supporting cross-functional trainers in implementation of training strategy and continuous improvement activities; building partnerships with all levels of management/leadership within the company; creating internal employee communications through development of company newsletter, videos, and email communications; and, representing the organization through participation on various community boards and committees.

Masters Of Business Adminstration (Mba), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, 4.0

Master’S Degree, Business, Leadership, Management, Organizational Development, 4.0

Bst, Music Education, 3.7

Bachelor'S Degree, Instrumental Music Education