Danielle Tussing

Dr. Danielle Tussing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Organization and Human Resources at the University at Buffalo's School of Management. Her research focuses on work motivation, leadership dynamics, interpersonal relationships in organizations, and work-life boundary management. She holds a PhD from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and prior degrees from Davidson College and the University of Pennsylvania.

Education:

• PhD in Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• MBA, University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Davidson College

Her research explores how adverse childhood experiences influence workplace motivation, the impact of envy on employee retention, and the role of family motivation in job performance. Notable work includes studies on leadership self-perceptions and the paradoxes of reluctant leaders. She has been recognized as a finalist for the Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute Award and received research funding from the Wharton Center for Leadership and Change Management.

Her articles span themes of leadership development, cognitive flexibility, and organizational behavior. Professional contributions include peer-review roles for Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and others.

Dr. Tussing's industry experience includes roles as Operations Manager at McMaster-Carr Supply Company and Associate Consultant at Enlight Management Consulting Agency. She contributes to the Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness and the Behavioral Research Lab at UB.