Katherine Jakubas

Adjunct Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management

Kate Jakubas is a practitioner and leader in sustainable consumer packaged goods manufacturing. She is the Founder of Meliora Cleaning Products, a Chicago-based manufacturer of people- and planet-friendly household cleaners. Kate believes in good business and good stewardship of the planet. 

Education

• BS in Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Master's in Environmental Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology

Research Interests

• Operations Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain
• Corporate Governance
• Business Ethics

Professional/Community Affiliations

• Executive Committee, Great Lakes Business Network.
• Board Member, Patrick Williams Foundation. 

Courses Taught

• Operations Management