Billy Obenauer

Dr. Billy Obenauer is an Associate Professor of Management at the Maine Business School (University of Maine), having joined in 2021. Previously, he served as full-time faculty at Ithaca College's School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management (2019), an MBA (2014), an MSEd in Business and Marketing Education (2013), and a B.S. in Professional Retail Management (2012), all from prestigious institutions like Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and SUNY Oswego.

His research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in organizations, examining how research methodologies influence DEI understandings and actionable strategies to reduce workplace discrimination. He has published in top-tier journals like The Leadership Quarterly and Industrial and Organizational Psychology. His work emphasizes contextual distinctions in racial/gender discrimination and methodological rigor.

Teaching emphasizes transparency, equitable education access, and student empowerment, with a YouTube channel reaching 190,000+ views. His research explores leadership prototypes, workplace safety communication, and DEI strategy innovation. Recent articles address institutional review boards' roles, gender differences in crisis leadership, and replication research best practices.

• Awards: 2023 Excellence in Research Award, 2023 Faculty Mentor Impact Award, and multiple Outstanding Reviewer accolades from academic management divisions.
• Grants/Advising: No specific grants mentioned; however, his mentorship is highlighted through student engagement strategies.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with academic peers on DEI and replication studies, though no formal lab names are provided.