The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Catherine Oleksiw at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Catherine Oleksiw, Business Consultant, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and former Business Psychology Department Chair for The Chicago School, was recently selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2026 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry.
While inclusion in the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in and of itself, only a few select members are chosen for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. These special honorees are selected to receive this award based on their longevity in their fields, their contributions to society, and their impact on their industries. Dr. Catherine Oleksiw will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at IAOTP’s 2026 Annual Awards Gala.
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With over three decades of experience in the industry, Dr. Oleksiw has certainly proven herself an expert in the field. As a dynamic, results-driven leader, Dr. Oleksiw served, until recently, as Business Psychology Department Chair at the Dallas location of The Chicago School where she managed three programs: Master’s of Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership; and Ph.D. in Business Psychology. In addition, she taught Ethics; Research Methods; and Professional Coaching. Dr. Oleksiw continues to serve as the Chair for several Ph.D. Dissertation Committees, advising doctoral students on their dissertation research. Dr. Oleksiw is also the President and founder of Measured Transitions LLC, a coaching and consulting small business certified by the Small Business Administration. She consults with businesses, government entities, universities, foundations, and community-based organizations on system change, accountability, and related measurement systems. She builds the capacity of her clients through training, coaching, and ongoing technical support. For example, she co-creates with her clients systems to track success and change, and works with clients to develop measurable goals and subsequent measurement systems and metrics. The focus may be evaluation design, logic model development or cross-site outcomes measurement. Besides her work with organizations, Catherine also coaches individuals on career exploration and management, especially in relation to transition to new career opportunities, or promotion within a company or organization. One specialty area is coaching aspiring leaders moving up the organizational ladder.
Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to K-12 and higher education, leadership development, business management, educational leadership, strategic planning, higher education administration, university teaching, presentations and technical workshops, research methods and statistics, program evaluation, organizational leadership, and leadership and executive coaching.
Before embarking on her career path, Dr. Oleksiw earned her Bachelor’s of Art in Psychology from the University of Hartford, followed by a Master’s of Arts in Psychology and Education and a Master’s of Education in Educational Psychology: Measurement and Evaluation from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Her Ph.D.in Educational Psychology: Measurement & Evaluation was awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University.
Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Oleksiw has received awards and accolades and has been recognized worldwide for her accomplishments. Last year, she was awarded Top Education Researcher of the Year by IAOTP. In 2024, she was presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. This year she will be considered for the Empowered Woman Award and will be featured in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine. She will be honored at IAOTP’s annual awards gala at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York this December for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The President of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), Stephanie Cirami, stated: “Choosing Dr. Oleksiw for this honor was an easy decision for our panel to make. She is inspirational, influential, and a true visionary and thought leader. We cannot wait to see her and celebrate her accomplishments at this year’s gala.”
Looking back, Dr. Oleksiw attributes her success to a strong values-based leadership style, a passion for her work, and mentors she had along the way. She is currently working on writing a book that will provide doctoral students a comprehensive methodology for navigating the dissertation process by integrating coaching techniques with psychological and technical perspectives.
For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catho/ and
https://www.measuredtransitions.com/
About IAOTP
The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization that selects the world’s most distinguished and accomplished professionals across a wide range of industries. These elite professionals are provided opportunities to collaborate, share insights, serve as keynote speakers, and inspire others within their fields. Membership is not open to the general public. Candidates must be personally invited by the President or nominated by an esteemed honorary member following a brief interview.
IAOTP’s experts have recognized and credentialed thousands of top-tier professionals worldwide, helping them strengthen their personal brands and expand their influence. The organization prides itself on being a one-of-a-kind boutique network that handpicks only the most exceptional individuals and brings them together on a premier platform designed to foster meaningful connections and professional growth. IAOTP remains one of the most elite and highly respected professional recognition organizations in the world.
For more information on IAOTP, please visit: www.iaotp.com
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