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Tina M. Riley

Tina M. Riley
  • Associate Professor
  • PhD, Michigan State University, Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education
  • M.A., Michigan State University, Labor Relations and Human Resources
  • South Kedzie Hall
  • 368 Farm Lane, Room S423
  • East Lansing, MI 48824
  • (517) 432-6267

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AREA OF EXPERTISE

Leadership, HR development, adult learning, management development, and education of workers in transition.

BIOSKETCH

Tina M. Riley, is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. She served as the School's Director of Professional Development and Associate Director of the School for 20 years.

Dr. Riley results-based educator and executive coach with expertise helping individual leaders, and organizations, achieve their full potential through high-impact communications that build trust and promote employee engagement.

Her engaging and holistic approach to teaching facilitates learners' ability to move from theory to practice. Her teaching style makes complex concepts accessible to graduate students and seasoned professionals alike. Dr. Riley teaches academic and professional development classes including leadership and interpersonal skills development, labor relations, human resources and conducting workplace investigations.

With her passionate and engaging style, Dr. Riley develops and presents Human Resources, Labor Relations and Leadership development programs for both public and private sector organizations, from manufacturing to the courts. Organizational leaders and HR professionals from across the country and across the globe including Bahrain, Canada, China, India, Nigeria, and more, have found her programs to be highly beneficial for individuals, teams, and organizations.

Dr. Riley holds a PhD in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education, with a concentration in Communications, and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University.