Jessica Hirshorn

Biography
Jessica Hirshorn teaches Interdisciplinary Studies and Organizational Leadership. Additionally, she developed and directs the Peace Corps Prep program at ASU. She is the author of the intercultural training simulation "Rocket: A Simulation on Intercultural Teamwork." Rocket is based on her research conducted at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and examines the intercultural interactions that take place in the International Space Station Program.
Jessica’s doctorate is in Educational Foundations with an emphasis in Multicultural Education and Sociology of Education from the University of Houston. She holds a master’s degree in International and Intercultural Management from the SIT Graduate Institute (School for International Training) and a bachelor's degree from Coe College in Asian Studies and Religion. Prior to teaching Interdisciplinary Studies and Organizational Leadership at ASU, she taught teacher education courses and helped to train teachers to work with diverse student populations. Jessica also served as the Coordinator of International Student Services and Interim Director of Multicultural Services at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where she developed and implemented their international student services program.
Jessica’s international experience includes leading study abroad programs for ASU in New Zealand, Ireland, Dominican Republic, China, and the United Kingdom. She also helped to found OLLI Corps in conjunction with Osher Lifelong Learning and co-led their inaugural program in Belize. Jessica is a former Peace Corps Volunteer having served in the Federated States of Micronesia. As a student, she studied abroad in China, India, and Israel.
Jessica is currently a Fulbright Faculty Scholar teaching at the University of Warsaw, and assisting with Ukrainian refugee outreach efforts.
Education
- Ed.D. Historical, Social and Cultural Foundations (Multicultural Education and Sociology of Education), University of Houston
- Master's in International and Intercultural Management, SIT Graduate Institute (School for International Training), VT
- B.A. Asian Studies and Religion, Coe College, IA
Courses
Summer 2022 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
Spring 2022 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
OGL 553 | Intercultural Leadership |
Fall 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
IDS 355 | Peace Corps Seminar |
OGL 552 | Leading Diverse Teams |
OGL 553 | Intercultural Leadership |
Summer 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
OGL 552 | Leading Diverse Teams |
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
IDS 311 | Integration: Global Contexts |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
OGL 552 | Leading Diverse Teams |
OGL 553 | Intercultural Leadership |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
IDS 315 | Integration: Social Contexts |
IDS 355 | Peace Corps Seminar |
OGL 553 | Intercultural Leadership |
Summer 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
IDS 301 | Becoming Interdisciplinary |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
IDS 302 | Integration Skills |
IDS 315 | Integration: Social Contexts |
OGL 340 | Organizational Skills |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
OGL 355 | Leading Org Innovation |
LST 470 | Liberal Studies Seminar |
IDS 484 | Internship |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
IDS 302 | Integration Skills |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
IDS 355 | Peace Corps Seminar |
Summer 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
BIS 302 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
BIS 402 | Senior Seminar |
TWC 598 | Special Topics |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
BIS 302 | Interdisciplinary Inquiry |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
BIS 360 | Organizational Contexts |
BIS 394 | Special Topics |
BIS 401 | Applied Interdisc Studies |
BIS 484 | Internship |
TWC 598 | Special Topics |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
BIS 355 | Peace Corps Seminar |
BIS 402 | Senior Seminar |
Summer 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
BIS 360 | Organizational Contexts |
BIS 401 | Applied Interdisc Studies |
BIS 402 | Senior Seminar |
BIS 470 | Liberal Studies Seminar |
BIS 484 | Internship |
MKT 484 | Internship |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
BIS 360 | Organizational Contexts |
BIS 394 | Special Topics |
BIS 401 | Applied Interdisc Studies |
BIS 402 | Senior Seminar |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
OGL 200 | Intro to Org Leadership |
OGL 350 | Diversity and Organizations |
BIS 355 | Peace Corps Seminar |
BIS 402 | Senior Seminar |