Catherine Dunkin
Lecturer in Business Communications at Olin Business School

Biography
Olin Business School
Before joining the Olin faculty in 2013, Cathy founded and built a public relations firm, Standing Partnership, recognized for its positive employee culture, exceptional client results, and innovative leadership as a partner in the global Worldcom Public Relations Group. Cathy and her team at Standing were recognized nationally for creativity, company management and growth, and creating a “great place to work.” She previously held positions with Fortune 500 companies and global agencies in St. Louis, Chicago and Dallas. She is a graduate of University of Missouri School of Journalism.
Area of Expertise:
Business/Corporate Strategy, Management Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Leadership Development, Advertising, Business-to-Business Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management and Strategy, Organizational Change and Development, Business/Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management Strategy, Organizational Change and Development
Research Interests:
Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Values-Based Leadership, Collective Impact
Awards/Honors:
- College of Fellows, Public Relations Society of Americ (PRSA), 2016
- St. Louis Media Hall of Fame, 2014
- YWCA 2014 Leadership of Distinction, 2014
- United Way Freeman-Kortkamp Award (highest board honor), 2012
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies, 2007
- Entrepreneur of the Year, WEO, 2003
- Committee of 200 Protege, 2002
- Most Influential Business Woman, St. Louis Business Journal, 2002
- Accredited in Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America, 1990
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