James T Carter

James T Carter is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University's ILR School. His research focuses on diversity, discrimination, and inclusion in organizations, examining psychological and contextual factors that influence these dynamics. He holds a PhD from Columbia Business School and an undergraduate degree from Rice University in English & Psychology.

Education:

• B.A. in English & Psychology, Rice University
• PhD in Business, Columbia University

Research Interests: Dr. Carter explores language of diversity (e.g., allyship, racial labels), status processes in organizations, and barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs. His work integrates multi-method approaches to address systemic inequalities and design effective DEI strategies.

Consulting & Impact: Provides anti-racism training, DEI strategy development, and organizational assessments for clients like American Physiological Society and XPO Logistics. Specializes in bias training and diversity management consulting.