Christian Cook

Dr. Cook's teaching focus is in the field of human resources (HR) and her expertise is greatest in the areas of HR strategy, employee relations, leadership development, adult learning, employee performance, and organizational learning and development. In 2017, she was the recipient of the MRFA Teaching Excellence Award. Prior to a career transition to teaching and research, she worked for over twenty years across several large, international organizations and has held the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation for 20+ years. She is additionally designated as a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for HR Management (SHRM - USA). She draws on a wide range of practitioner experiences and research foundations to provide a dynamic and engaging environment for participants in her university classes and professional workshops. She is frequently sought after for media commentary and industry/professional speaking engagements.