Nancy E. Glass, PhD, MPH, MS, RN, FAAN, is a Professor and Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, while holding the Independence Chair in Nursing Education at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She specializes in clinical and community-based intervention research targeting gender-based violence (GBV) and health equity globally. Global Health Expertise: Focuses on improving safety and economic security for women in humanitarian settings, particularly addressing GBV in Somalia, South Sudan, and Kenya. Technological Innovation: Develops mHealth tools like the MyPlan app for abuse intervention and collaborates on ASIST-GBV screening methods. Research Focus: Dr. Glass leads federally funded projects (NICHD, NIMHD, CDC, etc.) to challenge social norms sustaining violence against women and enhance healthcare systems' responses to GBV through partnerships and mHealth technologies. Scientific Awards: 2017 Independence Chair in Nursing Education 2015 Edith Moore Copeland Award 2014 PathPaver Award 2009 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing 2007 Linda Saltzman New Investigator Award Dr. Glass mentors colleagues and students globally, partnering with community organizations and experts to address health, safety, and economic disparities for women and families.
Federica De Stefano is an Associate Professor of Organisation Studies at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Research Fellow of Green Templeton College. She serves on editorial boards for Organization Science , Human Resource Management , and Human Resource Management Review , while holding roles in the Strategic Management Society (SMS). Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at HEC Paris and a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Wharton People Analytics. She earned a PhD from Bocconi University, with additional degrees from Fudan University and Bocconi. Her research focuses on people management's impact on organizational and individual outcomes, including employee mobility, workplace safety, and social sustainability. Using quantitative methods and large datasets, her work has been published in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal . She has received the Marie Curie Individual Fellowship and recognition as a top 40-under-40 MBA professor. Teaching focuses on people analytics and management, with a 2023 completion of the International Teachers Program (ITP). Her research grants and collaborative work at Wharton People Analytics underscore her commitment to advancing strategic human capital practices. Federica's work bridges academic rigor with real-world organizational challenges, emphasizing ethical and sustainable workforce strategies.
Prof. Dr. Dennis Herhausen is a Full Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s School of Business and Economics. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor at KEDGE Business School, Visiting Professor at the University of St. Gallen, and Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on digital communication, customer journeys, multichannel management, and social media strategies, with publications in top-tier journals like the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research. His work addresses critical issues such as online firestorm mitigation, complaint de-escalation, and gig economy communication. He has been awarded multiple prestigious prizes, including the 2021 CBSIG Consumer Research Award and the 2019 William R. Davidson Award. Education: PhD in Marketing from University of St. Gallen (2011) Teaching: Courses on Customer Experience Management, Survey Research Methods, and Thesis Guidance Research Interests: His work explores digital marketing strategies, customer-centric innovations, and the dynamics of online platforms. Recent studies address topics like business-to-investor marketing signals, privacy orientation measurement, and machine learning biases in marketing. He actively contributes to editorial boards of journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Interactive Marketing. Awards: 2021 CBSIG Consumer Research in Practice Award 2021 Retail & Pricing SIG Best Paper Award 2021 SERVSIG Best Services Article Award 2020 William R. Davidson Award Grants & Editorial Work: His research has been funded by national/international grants, and he serves on multiple editorial boards. Notable datasets include studies on online retailer strategies and virtual brand sabotage responses.
Francis J. Flynn, known as Frank, is the Paul E. Holden Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and joined Stanford in 2006 after roles at Columbia Business School. His academic focus revolves around leadership, employee cooperation, and mitigating workplace stereotypes. A renowned teacher, he employs the 'Three E’s' method: Engagement, Evidence, and Examples, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world application. Education : PhD in Organizational Behavior, UC Berkeley (2000) MS in Business, UC Berkeley (1999) BBA, University of Notre Dame (1994) Research Interests : Frank explores why good intentions fail to produce desired outcomes in organizations, focusing on psychological barriers to cooperation. His work bridges management and social psychology, addressing topics like leadership emergence, stereotype reduction, and decision-making dynamics. Executive Education : He designs programs for companies including Google, Microsoft, and Bank of America, specializing in leadership and decision-making. His courses at Stanford include OB 206: Organizational Behavior and OB 377: The Paths to Power . Awards : Spence Faculty Fellow (2020–21) James & Doris McNamara Faculty Fellow (2013–14) Leadership Roles : Director of Executive Leadership Development at Stanford GSB, overseeing programs like the Executive Leadership Development initiative. Personal : An avid hiker and introvert-turned-public speaker, Frank advocates for deliberate practice. His book recommendations and teaching philosophy emphasize simplifying complex ideas, as seen in his推崇 of Michael Schur’s How to Be Perfect .
Dr. Celestine Ike Nwachukwu is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and HRM at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Business School. He holds external roles including External Examiner (Postgraduate/Undergraduate HRM, Solent University; Undergraduate Business with HRM, University of Salford) and Senior Visiting Fellow at Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria. His professional memberships include the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and British Academy of Management (BAM). Education: PhD in Management Studies, Liverpool John Moores University (2013-2016) MSc in Human Resource Management and Development, Liverpool Hope University (2011-2013) B.Th. (Sacred Theology), Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome B.A. Philosophy, Imo State University Research Interests: Focuses on value-added HR functions, innovative people management, inclusive leadership, e-leadership transformations, and HR leadership in advancing decent work. Current research tracks include digital leadership in organizations and HRM’s role in private sector decent work. Active in exploring academics’ cultural awareness in teaching international students and work-integrated learning practices. Teaching & Supervision: Teaches postgraduate courses like Leading with High Performance and HR Analytics, and undergraduate modules such as Managing People in the Contemporary Economy. Supervised PhDs including studies on social learning barriers in Nigerian public service and entrepreneurial experiences of Black African entrepreneurs. Acts as Internal PhD Viva Examiner for strategic HRM topics. Professional Contributions: Session Chair for HRM tracks at the British Academy of Management Conference (2023) and panelist at the World HR Congress (2021). Engaged in policy discussions on employee turnover prevention and people development strategies.
Anita Zehrer is a Professor at the MCI Management Center Innsbruck, serving as Head of the MCI Management Center and the MCI Family Business Center. She holds a habilitation in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and a PhD in Social and Economic Sciences from the University of Innsbruck. Her academic career includes adjunct roles at institutions like the University of Notre Dame and the University of Canberra. Her research focuses on tourism management, family business dynamics, entrepreneurship, and risk management. Notable contributions include studies on family firm succession, destination competitiveness, and volunteer tourism. She has supervised numerous PhD students across topics like innovation in SMEs and female leadership in digital industries. Zehrer has been recognized with awards such as the AIEST 2021 Best Contribution Award and the Emerald Literati Award. She contributes to academic governance through editorial roles in journals like Journal of Family Business Management and TA | Tourism Analysis . Her work bridges academic research and practical application, addressing challenges in tourism destinations, family enterprise resilience, and sustainable development. Recent projects explore generational shifts, employer branding in family firms, and resilience strategies post-pandemic.
Aybars Tuncdogan is a Reader in Digital Innovation and Information Security at King’s Business School, King’s College London. He holds affiliations with the King’s AI Institute, King’s Cybersecurity Centre (Informatics), and King’s Cybersecurity Group (War Studies). A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he also serves on the editorial review board of Industrial Marketing Management . Education : PhD in Management, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University MPhil in Business Research (Distinction), Erasmus University Bachelor’s in Business Management & Computer Science (Honors), Earlham College Research Interests : His work focuses on three pillars of digital innovation: generation (crowdsourcing, AI), marketing (digital brand personality, sales ambidexterity), and protection (information security, corporate espionage). He integrates psychology (individual differences, social identity) and computer science (machine learning/AI) frameworks. Publications Trends : Recent work addresses cybersecurity challenges in retail, AI ethics in healthcare, and interdisciplinary innovation. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals like Journal of Management and Scientific American , blending academic rigor with practitioner impact. Awards & Contributions : 2015 Best Paper Award (shared) Edited books including Oxford Handbook of Individual Differences and Strategic Renewal Teaching & Pedagogy : Develops innovative teaching methods like inquiry-based learning to foster student creativity. Taught modules on digital marketing, consumer behavior, and research methods. Labs/Teams : Contributes to cybersecurity initiatives at King’s, focusing on AI-driven defense mechanisms and organizational cyber resilience strategies.
Ephrat Livne-Ofer is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, a position she has held since January 2017. She teaches courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Leadership and Management and Organizations. Education: PhD in Management, The London School of Economics and Political Science, 2015 MSc in Employment Relations and Organizational Behavior, The London School of Economics and Political Science, 2008 MBA, Tel-Aviv University, 2005 BA and BSc, Tel-Aviv University, 2002 Her research focuses on the employee-organization relationship, particularly on perceptions of workplace exploitation and their consequences. She has developed a validated scale to measure employee perceptions of exploitation and has demonstrated its negative impact on organizational outcomes and individual well-being. Her work also explores how personality traits influence helping behaviors in organizations. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, her research contributes to organizational behavior, human resource management, and business ethics. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong focus on organizational behavior, with recurring themes in workplace exploitation, employee trust, personality influences, and leadership ethics. The keywords span management, psychology, human resources, and ethics, while sub-fields include psychological contracts, organizational justice, prosocial behavior, and ethical leadership. Her publications appear in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Organizational Behavior . Scientific Service and Engagement: Reviewer, Journal of Organizational Behavior Reviewer, Journal of Business Ethics Reviewer, European Management Review She advises on organizational behavior topics and contributes to academic discourse through peer review and publication. Though no formal grants or student advisees are listed, her scholarly contributions indicate active engagement in research and teaching. She is affiliated with NYU Stern’s academic community and contributes to leadership and management education. Professor Livne-Ofer is involved in research teams focused on organizational behavior and ethics. Her work is often collaborative, involving interdisciplinary approaches to understanding workplace dynamics. She is likely part of research groups examining psychological contracts, employee well-being, and ethical leadership within academic and applied settings.
Stephanie Creary is an Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School , University of Pennsylvania. She serves as the Faculty Director of the Relationships Across Differences (RADs) Roundtable , a collaborative initiative with Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and NYU Stern. Research Focus: Identity, diversity and inclusion, emotional dynamics, and leadership in diverse organizations. Teaching: Offers courses on leading across cultural and relational differences (MGMT2240, MGMT6240) and advanced organizational effectiveness (MGMT8920). Key Contributions: Conceptualizes DEI work through emotional ambivalence transformation and workplace allyship frameworks (LEAP). Her work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Review , Organization Science , and Harvard Business Review . Scientific Awards: Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2023 NACD Directorship 100 Award Dorothy Harlow/McGraw Hill Best Paper Award (2023) Phillips and Nadkarni Outstanding Paper Award (2022) Multiple Best Reviewer Awards Additional Roles: Visiting Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School (2022-2024) Host of Knowledge at Wharton Leading Diversity at Work Podcast (4 years)
Betsey Stevenson is a Professor of Economics (Courtesy) and Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. She holds affiliations with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and Ifo Institute for Economic Research. Her research focuses on labor markets, public policy, and the intersection of family dynamics with economic forces. She served as a member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers (2013-2015), Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor (2010-2011), and on the Biden-Harris Transition team. Education: B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Wellesley College; M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University. Research interests include women's labor market experiences, family economics, and policy impacts on employment and well-being. Notable contributions include analyses of the gender pay gap, Title IX's effects on sports participation, and the economic consequences of divorce laws. She co-hosts the podcast Think Like an Economist and co-authored a Principles of Economics textbook. Scientific Awards: Elected member of the National Academy of Social Insurance; Research Fellowships at NBER, CEPR, and Ifo Institute. Grants and Advising: Extensive policy advisory roles, including contributions to U.S. Treasury policy development. Her work frequently appears in major media outlets. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Michigan and national research institutions.
Profile Roles and Affiliations: Michael Smets is a Professor of Management at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He is also a Research Fellow at Green Templeton College and a member of the Centre for Professional Service Firms. His academic contributions span institutional theory, practice theory, and strategic management. Education: Bachelor’s equivalent in Business and Economics, Cologne University, Germany MSc in Management Research, Saïd Business School DPhil in Management, Saïd Business School Postdoctoral Researcher at Saïd Business School and University of Alberta’s School of Management Research Interests: Michael’s work examines professional service firms (PSFs) through three core lenses: Global Operations: Internationalisation challenges in law, consulting, and reinsurance firms, with a focus on institutional complexity and regulatory systems. Innovation & Career Systems: How evolving career structures in PSFs can simultaneously drive innovation and address work-life balance demands. Recent studies highlight ambidextrous career paths and their strategic leverage. Methodological Innovation: Pioneering video- and team-ethnography to capture micro-level organisational practices. His ‘fly on the wall’ study at Lloyd’s of London is a landmark in this domain. Academic & Industry Impact: His research has been translated into industry-relevant outputs, including reports for the reinsurance sector and handbooks for legal firms. The 2013 ESRC Award for Outstanding Impact in Business recognises this translational work. Academically, he has received the 2012 Academy of Management Journal Best Article Award and multiple best paper awards. Teaching & Executive Education: Michael teaches strategic management, innovation, and business development in executive programmes for Commerzbank, Deloitte, and other global firms. He is Programme Director for the Oxford Leading Professional Service Firms Programme, emphasizing interactive, case-study driven pedagogy. His teaching philosophy prioritises critical thinking over rigid models, as he states: ‘It is critical to understand under which circumstances which models work, and which ones don’t.’ Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with the Centre for Professional Service Firms and the Oxford Initiative on Rethinking Performance. He collaborates with institutions like Cass Business School and Aston Business School on ethnographic studies. His work also intersects with the Insurance Institute of London and the International Bar Association for practitioner-focused outputs.
Patrick Flynn is the Matthew and Soogi Hong Fellow and Assistant Professor of Management at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management, Department of Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from the University of South Carolina and a B.S. in Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on dynamic individual and group processes, including event-based adaptation, team citizenship behaviors, and resilience. He teaches courses in people analytics, management consulting practicum, and leadership consulting. Dr. Flynn’s work has been published in top journals such as Journal of Management , Journal of Applied Psychology , and Annual Review of Organizational Psychology . He serves on the editorial board of Group & Organization Management . His research explores transitions, sustainability, and organizational change, with media features in CNBC, MSN, and the Raleigh News & Observer . His academic contributions emphasize practical applications of organizational behavior theories, particularly in post-pandemic workplace dynamics, remote work adaptations, and employee well-being strategies. His recent work addresses collective turnover, trust dynamics, and proactive sustainability approaches in volatile environments.
Colin Peter Green is a Professor of Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, where he serves in the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Economics. He also holds a research fellowship at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) in Bonn, Germany. Having earned his PhD from the University of Queensland in 2008, Green has established himself as a prominent researcher across multiple economic fields. Green's research spans labor economics, education economics, migration studies, health economics, political economy, and behavioral economics. His work frequently examines the intersection of these fields, with particular focus on how economic policies and structures impact individual behavior, educational outcomes, and well-being. Recent projects have investigated performance pay systems, political connections in business, refugee integration in educational settings, and the relationship between physical attractiveness and adolescent risk behaviors. His methodological approach typically employs rigorous empirical techniques applied to large-scale datasets from multiple countries. Green serves as Editor in Chief of the journal Education Economics and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization (JEBO). He is also the organizer of the International Workshop on the Applied Economics of Education (IWAEE), demonstrating significant leadership in his academic community. His editorial roles and conference organization indicate substantial recognition from peers and influence in shaping research directions in education and labor economics. His extensive publication record includes articles in top journals such as Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Labour Economics, British Journal of Industrial Relations, and Journal of Population Economics. Green's research demonstrates consistent productivity with publications spanning from 2021 through 2025, covering diverse topics from the impact of bar closing hours on traffic accidents to the effects of political donations on UK democracy. Green maintains an active professional presence through his Bluesky account (@colinpgreen.bsky.social) where he engages with the academic community, shares conference announcements, and discusses research opportunities. His involvement in hiring PhD students and faculty positions at NTNU indicates ongoing commitment to departmental development and academic mentorship.
Professor Ute Stephan is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at King's Business School, King’s College London, where she is affiliated with the Strategy, International Management & Entrepreneurship department. She is a globally recognized scholar in the psychology of entrepreneurship, with a focus on entrepreneurial well-being, mental health, social entrepreneurship, and the role of culture and institutions. Research Interests: Entrepreneurial well-being, stress, and mental health Social and inclusive entrepreneurship Cross-cultural innovation and national culture Family business and women entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial resilience during crises (e.g., Covid-19) Feedback-seeking and social networks Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding the psychological and social dimensions of entrepreneurship, particularly how entrepreneurs navigate uncertainty, maintain well-being, and create inclusive impact. Her work integrates insights from organizational behavior, psychology, and management, often using cross-national data and meta-analytic methods. Scientific Awards and Recognition: 2025 JIBS Decade Award Fellow, International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) 21st Century Entrepreneurship Fellow Winner, 2016 GLOBE Robert J. House Best Research Paper Award Highly Commended, 2015 GLOBE Robert J. House Best Research Paper Award Nominee, 2021 Journal of Management Scholarly Impact Award She has secured over £3 million in research funding from the European Commission, UK Government, UK research councils, and German institutions. She serves as Associate Editor at Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice , and previously held editorial leadership roles at Applied Psychology and Journal of International Business Studies . She is an elected board member of the IAAP and chairs its publication committee. She also advises the Founder Mental Health Pledge and is an IfM Research Fellow at IfM Bonn. Labs and Research Teams: Lead investigator of the 25-country study on Entrepreneurship & COVID-19 Principal investigator of the WEWell project on women entrepreneurs’ well-being Lead investigator of the SEFORIS and SELUSI projects on social enterprises Team member in large-scale international collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas
Kimberly A. Whitler serves as the Frank M. Sands Sr. Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. With nearly 20 years of industry experience in general management, strategy, and marketing roles within CPG and retailing sectors, she brings practical expertise to her academic work. Her career includes significant positions at Procter & Gamble, Aurora Foods, David's Bridal, and PetSmart, where she helped build $1B+ brands including Tide, Bounce, Downy and Zest. Dr. Whitler's educational background includes: B.A. in psychology and business administration from Eureka College MBA from the University of Arizona, Eller School of Business M.S. and Ph.D. from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business Whitler is an authority on marketing strategy, brand management, and marketing performance, with particular expertise in understanding how a firm's marketing performance is affected by its C-suite and board. Her research focuses on C-level marketing management challenges, digital marketing transformation, employer branding, and the emerging field of athlete branding through NIL (Name, Image & Likeness). She has authored over 350 articles as a Forbes senior contributor and published in top journals including Harvard Business Review, Journal of Marketing, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. Her award-winning publications demonstrate a consistent progression from traditional brand management topics toward more strategic considerations of marketing's role at the executive and board levels. Recent work examines digital transformation, brand purpose, and the evolving CMO role, reflecting her deep understanding of how marketing strategy intersects with organizational leadership. Whitler has received numerous professional accolades: Ranked as a Top Influencer of CMOs Named Favorite Professor of Top MBA Students in Poets and Quants Winner of Darden's Morton Award in 2018 and 2021 Finalist for Journal of Marketing's 2018 MSI/Paul H. Root Award Winner of 2017 Robert D. Buzzell Best Paper award Winner of 2020 Sheth Foundation Award As an active consultant and speaker, Whitler has worked with numerous C-level organizations including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, U.S. Department of Defense, and Gartner. She has been cited over 3,600 times in major media outlets including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg, establishing herself as a leading voice in marketing strategy. Her industry experience informs her teaching and research, creating a valuable bridge between academic theory and practical application. Whitler leads research initiatives focused on marketing leadership and brand strategy, often collaborating with industry partners to ensure practical relevance of her work. Her recent projects include examining the impact of marketers on corporate boards and developing frameworks for effective marketing technology implementation, positioning her at the forefront of strategic marketing research.
