Jessica van Wingerden

Dr. Jessica van Wingerden is a Lecturer and Visiting Fellow at the Center for Strategy, Organization & Leadership. Her research integrates psychological, sociological, and business perspectives to study sustainable motivation, employability, and interventions in dynamic organizational contexts. She holds a PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam (2016) in Work and Organizational Psychology, with prior degrees in Sociology, Change Management, and Business Administration. Her work emphasizes meaningful work, leadership, and personal control, employing mixed-methods approaches including SEM, multi-level analysis, and action research.

Van Wingerden has over 20 years of executive experience across sectors, focusing on people-organization-society intersections. Her publications span journals like the Journal of Vocational Behavior and Frontiers in Psychology, addressing topics such as job crafting interventions and employee well-being. She has authored books, conference reports, and management articles, contributing to both academic and practical organizational development.

Her research trends reflect a focus on intervention efficacy, employee behavior, and organizational outcomes. Key themes include leveraging technology in positive psychology, strengths-based training, and longitudinal intervention impacts. Despite no listed awards, her work has been presented at international conferences and published in high-impact journals.

Van Wingerden’s advisory and grant activities are not detailed here, but her extensive industry experience suggests practical applications of her research. The Center for Strategy, Organization & Leadership serves as her primary research and teaching hub, aligning with her interdisciplinary approach to organizational challenges.