Kathleen A. M. Dooley, B.A.
Instructional Design, Technology Design Management, Leadership Training Professional
"I’ve had the honor and pleasure of serving on the board of a professional organization with Kathleen Dooley. In that capacity, I have observed her strong leadership skills as well as her capacity to work on a team. Our organization is run by volunteers and by its nature can be very challenging. To lead volunteers, a person needs to be motivational and inspirational. Kathleen is both. She has the ability to evaluate an opportunity and set appropriate goals for the stakeholders involved. She possesses the intellect and common sense that together gives her good judgement. She is ethical and non-transactional in her team building. Kathleen knows how to dissect a problem, is also very practical and owns an amazing sense of humor. In her good natured manner, she empowers and encourages those around her and leaves every situation better than when she found it."
- Joey Petrella Wall,M.S., Director, Media & Instructional Technology, Marist College
"One of my persistent regrets is not being able to work with Kathleen Dooley as much as I would like. We have been together on several musicals, with Kathleen as musical director and me directing the show (or occasionally as a performer.) Her obsession with musical precision, time efficiency and bringing out the best in each singer (as well as being a dynamite conductor) blends well with my own psychotic need for organization, in the shared belief that Less Chaos = More Fun. If you want somebody who cares deeply about your project and possesses laser focus, you want Kathleen Dooley."
- Craig Gustafson, Playwright, Director
"Kathleen is a true Renaissance professional--she blends technical expertise with a creative mindset, an eye for detail with the big picture perspective, a caring manager who knows how to get the best from her team. The thread that binds all of her work is a dedication to excellence--an insistence that the work is done right and a commitment to making sure that every aspect meets the requirements. Her dedication is legendary--we often joked that "Kathy would take a bullet"--for her team, for her work, for the organization. She loves new challenges and opportunities to learn new things. She is dependable, a genuine leader, and a kind person. I am grateful for my time working with her at Midwestern University and proud to have had her on my team."
- Karen Johnson, Ph.D., CEO, New Pathways for Youth
"I had the pleasure of working with Kathleen for a number of years as a member of the Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC). I had the opportunity to attend the annual conference for which she served as a conference host/organizer, and then I served as Secretary on the board of the organization when she was President and then Outgoing President. Kathleen is one of the hardest working individuals I know, capably juggling numerous responsibilities. She is a strong, inspiring, and inclusive leader in a field where the deck is routinely stacked against women. Kathleen is an asset to any organization of which she is a part."
- Anthony Helm, M.A., Director of Digital Technologies, Brown University