Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D., C.C.S.
Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida received her Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems and M.A. in Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. She graduated with honors when she received her M.A. in special education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She also received both a B.A. and a B.S. from Buffalo State College. Dr. Fisher-Yoshida is a Certified Clinical Sociologist (C.C.S.). Dr. Fisher-Yoshida conducts research in the areas of conflict and conflict resolution with a focus on intercultural communication, transformative learning and Coordinated Management of Meaning ( CMM). Dr. Fisher-Yoshida has more than 20 years experience in working with people in organizations. Her areas of specialization include working with client organizations in supporting their change efforts through addressing: conflict resolution, diversity, communication, team building, performance management systems and leadership development. She has been very active in professional organizations holding many leadership positions. She is currently engaged in the participatory action research ( PAR) activities of the ICCCR. Dr. Fisher-Yoshida continues to publish journal articles, chapters in edited volumes and is currently engaged in book writing projects.
