Stephanie Gilbert

Dr. Stephanie Gilbert is an Associate Professor at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University, specializing in leadership effectiveness, employee well-being, and workplace grief. With a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Mary’s University, she bridges psychological theories with business solutions to address issues like occupational stress and reproductive health in the workplace.

• Doctorate: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Saint Mary’s University
• MSc: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University
• BA (Honours): Psychology and Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University

Her research focuses on:

• Predictors of leadership emergence, including motivation and stereotype threat
• Employee bereavement (including pregnancy loss) and organizational support models
• Development of assessment tools for workplace health and leadership
• Intersection of reproductive health and managerial practices

Her publications reveal trends in:

• Workplace grief and mental health policies
• Leadership frameworks (RIGHT, CARE models)
• Gender equity in organizational contexts

Dr. Gilbert teaches leadership and organizational behavior, applying her expertise to healthcare, non-profit, and startup sectors.