Kathleen Dechant

Kathleen began her study of Arab female entrepreneurs during her sabbatical in Bahrain. A graduate of Columbia University, Dr. Dechant was clinical professor of management at the University of Connecticut School of Business for 24 years. She was among the first American women to join the Arab International Women's Forum headquartered in London.

Unlock Your Inner Florist: Beginners Workshop in Floral Design (Summer Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

I’m so happy!  I never knew something so challenging all these years could be simplified.

Really well designed with a perfect combination of lecture, hands on demo and instructor feedback for each person.

The Basics of Floral Design (Spring Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

I learned so much in this class. Now I have to practice! And it was such fun with great people participating and a great teacher.

There was no doubt that Kat was an accomplished floral designer and had professional training. She selected flowers from the Co-op, or her own cuttings, and ordered the appropriate vehicle to make an arrangement.

Daughters of the Desert: Arab Female Entrepreneurs are Changing the Face of Business and Culture in the Middle East (Winter Term 2019)

Participant Testimonials:

Excellent and experienced teacher. Lots of good info and insight from her own experience in the Middle East.

Amazing! I had no prior knowledge about MENA, now I feel engaged and supportive of women entrepreneurs and the hurdles they faced and their success.