Danielle Cooper

Danielle Cooper is a Professor in the Department of Management at the University of North Texas, holding the G. Brint Ryan Professorship for Organizational Behavior (OBHR). She earned her PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2007. Her research focuses on organizational identity processes, diversity, authenticity, and well-being within teams and organizations. She currently serves as an Associate Editor for the Academy of Management Review.

Her research interests include relational identification dynamics, leadership transitions, authenticity in the workplace, and the intersection of identity conflicts with employee outcomes. Recent studies explore topics like pandemic-era workplace adaptations, leadership styles in diverse teams, and the role of external mentorship in career development.

Cooper’s work has been published in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal. Her articles analyze themes ranging from brand community formation in service industries to the psychological impacts of power distance orientation on workplace burnout.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. She currently advises no listed students but maintains an active research agenda with a focus on organizational behavior theory and practical applications.