University Distinguished Professor
Jacqueline (Jackie) Stavros is a University Distinguished Professor of Management in the College of Business and Information Technology at Lawrence Technological University and an advisor for the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. She is internationally recognized for developing SOAR, a strengths-based framework for strategic thinking, planning, and leadership that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and measurable results.
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Stavros has worked across for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors, partnering with organizations in over 25 countries. Her work focuses on helping individuals, teams, and organizations create meaningful, sustainable change using Appreciative Inquiry and strengths-based approaches. She is a keynote speaker and consultant on leadership, strategy, and organization development, and her work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, SmartBrief, and other leadership media.