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Catherine Anne Marienau
As Professor Emerita at DePaul University, I have devoted my career to mentoring women in their educational and life pursuits. Currently, I teach, write, consult, and speak on neuroscience and adult learning and on various aspects of women aging and ageism. I am co-founder and co-host of the weekly podcast, Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined. www.womenover70.com. I am a certified trainer with NLP University.
Biography
I have worked in the field of innovative, progressive education for adult learner--BA, Masters, and PhD levels--at DePaul University, University of Minnesota, and Walden University--for five decades. In this context, my expertise is in mentoring and teaching, program development and administration, and curriculum design. I have co-authored several books including (w/ Dr. Kathleen Taylor) Facilitating Learning with the Adult Brain in Mind: A Conceptual and Practical Guide (2016) and Developing Adult Learners: Strategies for Teachers and Trainers (2000). I write and consult in the areas of competency-based learning, reflective practice, women's development, neuroscience and learning, and adult learning principles and practices. I have consulted with colleges in Kenya and Ireland. I left my full-time faculty position at DePaul in 2019 to devote time to concerns about women aging and ageism, holistic health for women, and end-of-life options. Recently I became a certified trainer with NLP University (neurolinguistic programming). I am learning how to do 'legacy writing.' As a partner (with Gail Zelitzky) in Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined LLC, I am busy with podcasting and speaking and soon will be working on a book. My 97-year-old mother lives in an assisted living facility in my home state of Minnesota; my 32-year-old daughter lives near me in Oak Park, IL. My favorite places to visit are Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Accompong Maroon Village in Jamaica.Education
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PhD, University of Minnesota, 1982
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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women's experiences of aging; women's development; applications of NLP; holistic health options
Personal Interests
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mind-body-spirit integration; connecting with nature, family and friends; reading--fiction and nonfiction; learning something new.
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