Amanda M. Main

Amanda M. Main is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Management at University of Central Florida's College of Business. Her research examines workplace harassment, leadership, and organizational psychology.

Education: PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (University of Central Florida), MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (UCF), BS in Psychology (University of North Georgia).

Research Focus: Studies gender dynamics in workplaces, including harassment based on gender nonconformity and barriers to women's advancement. Develops pedagogical innovations for business education with emphasis on emotional intelligence and technology integration.

Publication Trends: Articles analyze organizational wellbeing strategies, remote learning outcomes, and meta-analytic reviews of workplace incivility. Recent work explores AI applications in academia and parental leave policy reforms. Research integrates quantitative measurement with practical interventions.

Awards:

• Young Alumnus of the Year (University of North Georgia, 2018)

Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes unlocking student potential through courses in leadership, conflict resolution, and entrepreneurship. Developed modules on professionalism for online learning environments.

Professional Impact: Collaborated with NASA on astronaut debriefing protocols; featured in podcasts on organizational behavior. Serves as executive coach for corporate clients.