Iris Stammberger holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Cognitive Studies) from Tufts University, a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology (Group Dynamics) from Cambridge College and a Master in Sciences of electrical engineering from Universidad Central de Venezuela. She also holds a graduate certificate in Human-Computer Interaction from Tufts University and is certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Dr. Stammberger teaches Psychology courses at Bentley College Waltham, MA. She has also taught different subjects related to Psychology and Cognitive Engineering at Lesley University, Tufts University and Phoenix University. She is the Founder and CEO of Lionza Education and creator of the TALBOK™; a methodology that allows for the design of effective learning and innovation environments, based on principles, practices and tools. Her field of interest, within cognitive science, is related to innovation and learning as a central human activity.
Dr. Stammberger’s professional career has been guided by a focus on the question of how knowledge becomes generated and assimilated by a community of thought and practice. This question grew up out of her extensive early career experience in developing and implementing large scale consulting projects for a variety of organizations and industries in Latin America like World Bank, Interamerican Bank,Citibank, subway system, Edelca – Electric company, PDVSA – Oil national company, Cadafe – electric distribution company, Caracas electric company
This work then led her to design and facilitate numerous organizational effectiveness projects for the Boston Public Health Commission and Segue Software, among others. Added to the systematic observation of teaching and learning in these different environments has been crucial in the creation of the tools that support her current work.
Dr. Stammberger is an expert in creating teaching and learning environments that support deep learning and innovation. Her approach considers best practices for curriculum development, learning object design, the dimensions of learning (problem solving, collaboration, motivation, etc.), learning styles, state-of-the-art protocols for assessment and evaluation, the application of knowledge and quality management principles in learning environments.
