Johanna Robb

Bio

Johanna Robb is a coach, facilitator and trainer with over 15 years of experience serving individuals, teams and organizations. With expertise in leadership and team dynamics, she is passionate about making a positive impact by elevating awareness of effective communication practices. 

Education

Johanna earned her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and her Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with additional certifications in professional coaching and team assessment tools. 

Professional Background

Johanna began her career in the clean energy field, where she led stakeholder engagement, facilitated statewide workshops, designed communication strategies and developed public partnerships. After becoming certified as a professional coach, she worked as a Talent Management Specialist at the US Department of Energy. Here, Johanna managed leadership development programs and provided coaching and team-building services.

Johanna has taught at the University of Denver’s University College since 2017. She teaches courses in team dynamics, effective communication, facilitation and training. She also manages a consulting business at Stellar Teaming, specializing in supporting flexible teams through training and team-building services. 

Motivation for Teaching

Johanna believes positive and productive communication practices drive team and organizational performance. As a mission-driven individual, she enjoys helping students develop leadership mindsets and practical skills in communication and team effectiveness. With her experience in clean energy, she brings real-world insights into the organizational and team context to the classroom. 

Helping Students be Successful

Johanna builds engagement by facilitating a positive and curious community of student learners. She creates meaningful discussions, provides helpful feedback and supports hands-on experiential learning. She loves teaching and learning from her students. Johanna is available via email and virtual office hours to answer questions, provide guidance and share insights.