Kathy Isaacson PhD

Kathy Isaacson has served on the faculty at the University of New Mexico in the Communication and Journalism Department, before taking the position with the Native FEWS (Food, Energy, Water Systems) Alliance with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). She has over 25 years experience working with tribal colleges and universities in strategic planning and project management. Kathy has served on the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities, was chair of the board for the Institute for Higher Education Policy, and president of Strategic Engagement, a communication consulting business. Her research and writing interests include a focus on sustainable system change and innovative methods for multi-stakeholder engagement. Kathy is the author of Communication, Conflict, and the Management of Difference; Facework: Bridging Theory and Practice; Engaging Communication in Conflict: Systemic Practice; and Mediation: Empowerment in Conflict Resolution. She received her MA from the University of New Mexico, and her PhD from Tilburg University in the Netherlands.

Kathy resides in Northern Minnesota where she enjoys her relationships with the forest, lakes, furry friends, and four exhilarating seasons.