Jean E Mcdonnell

Strategy Professional And Youth Expert

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Position:

Pro Bono Consultant at Taproot Foundation, Principal at JMD Research & Consulting

Location:

Greater Chicago Area

Industry:

Research

Work:

Taproot Foundation - Greater Chicago Area since Jan 2012
Pro Bono Consultant
JMD Research & Consulting since Jan 1997
Principal
Razorfish - Greater Chicago Area Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
Research and Account Planning Contractor
C&R Research Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
VP, Qualitative Research
Columbia College Chicago Jan 2000 - Feb 2005
Part-time Faculty Instructor and Assessment Consultant

Education:

Ohio University
BA, R-TV/Communications University of Chicago
MA, Master of Arts in the Social Sciences (MAPSS)

Interests:

Extensive knowledge of and interest in: 1) Implications and opportunities related to teens/young adults (Gen Y) as they continue to come of age, en masse, in the marketplace and workplace. 2) New advances in education and learning, in brain research and motivational/behavioural theory and its implications for business, marketing and research. 3) What Innovation and design planning research can teach us about anticipating and exceeding consumer needs

Honor & Awards:

National Reform School Faculty, 2002. Received high honors certification in coaching, facilitation and peer mentoring by this nationally recognized teacher development program. Creative Problem Solving Institute (CIPSI), 2006. Completed a week-long certification program in CIPSI Problem-Solving and enhancing Creativity in the workplace.