Elizabeth Fisher Turesky, PhD

  • Professor, Leadership & Organizational Studies
Dr. Elizabeth Turesky
207-831-0506

Leadership & Organizational Studies

96 Falmouth Street

Payson Smith Hall, 004

Portland, ME 04104

Elizabeth’s research focus is the nexus of experiential learning, gender, leadership development, and organizational change. Her current research focuses on the phenomenological experiences of women leaders through the lenses of organizational behavior and psychology. Her teaching practice focuses on guiding and supporting students’ deep learning about leadership, organizational change, and development.

Selected Publications

Turesky, E.F. Gallagher, D. (2011). Know thyself: Coaching for leadership using Kolb’s experiential learning theory. The Coaching Psychologist, 7 (1), 5-14.

Turesky, E.F., Smith, C.D. & Turesky, T.K. (2020). A call to action for virtual team leaders: practitioner perspectives on trust, conflict, and the need for organizational support. Organizational Management Journal.

Goryunova, E., Schwartz, A. & Turesky, E.F. (2021). Six Steps to Ensure an All-Inclusive Workplace, Future of Work Campaign, Emerald Publishing.

Vella, E.J., Turesky, E.F., & Hebert, J. (in press). Predictors of academic success in web-based courses:
age, GPA, and instruction mode. Quality Assurance in Education. 24 (4), 586-600.

For more please visit her google scholar page.

Dr. Elizabeth Turesky
207-831-0506

Leadership & Organizational Studies

96 Falmouth Street

Payson Smith Hall, 004

Portland, ME 04104