Allison Ellis

Allison Ellis is an Associate Professor of Management and Human Resources at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. As an organizational psychologist, she specializes in employee well-being, engagement, and organizational success, with research addressing work stress, burnout, leadership, and wellness policies.

• PhD and Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with focus in Occupational Health Psychology from Portland State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine

Her research spans topics such as new employee onboarding, dual-career couples, and organizational functioning, published in outlets like the Journal of Applied Psychology and Harvard Business Review. Awards include:

• Western Academy of Management Ascendant Scholar (2022)
• David Peach Excellence in Teaching Award (x2) at Cal Poly

Dr. Ellis teaches human resources management courses, emphasizing the societal impact of organizational design and work structures.