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Krystal L. WilliamsView profile

Associate Professor

• Higher Education Policy
• Race and Public Policy
• STEM Education Equity
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Krystal L. Williams is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, housed within the UW School of Education. She directs the Education Policy and Equity Research Collective (Ed_PERC), focusing on race, public policy, and equity in STEM education, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Her work has been supported by an NSF CAREER Award and multiple accolades, including AERA’s Scholars of Color Early Career Award. Education : PhD in Higher Education/Public Policy (University of Michigan, 2014) MS and BS in Mathematical Sciences (Clark Atlanta University, 2003) AERA ETS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychometrics (2015) Research Interests : Dr. Williams investigates systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups in STEM, particularly Black women, and the role of HBCUs in fostering equitable educational environments. Her frameworks, such as the Black Cultural Student STEM Success Model , emphasize culturally informed pedagogy and adaptive strategies rooted in Black educational logics. Awards & Honors : NSF CAREER Award (2020) ASHE Excellence in Public Policy Award (2022) AERA Minority Dissertation Fellow (2010–2011) Advising & Grants : Her NSF CAREER project studies Black women’s role strain in computing, while Ed_PERC leads initiatives on HBCU policy advocacy and STEM equity. Collaborations include the UNCF and the American Educational Research Association. Labs/Teams : Directs Ed_PERC, a research collective exploring anti-Blackness in education and HBCU policy interventions.

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Operations
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Bill Lovejoy is the Raymond T. J. Perring Family Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Technology and Operations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, with a joint appointment in the School of Art and Design. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Cornell University, 1973), M.E. in Nuclear Engineering (Cornell University, 1974), and a Ph.D. in Operations Research (University of Delaware, 1983). His career includes roles at General Electric, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and academic appointments at Georgia Tech, Stanford University, and currently the University of Michigan. Lovejoy’s research focuses on operations research, supply chain dynamics, healthcare operations, and urban development. He has pioneered work on incentive design in startups, bargaining in supply chains, and holistic development strategies for Detroit neighborhoods. His work integrates innovation management, entrepreneurship, and public policy, emphasizing practical solutions for complex systems. Recent articles highlight his expertise in equity contracting, hospital efficiency, and competitive market dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business, engineering, and public policy, addressing challenges such as healthcare resource allocation and urban revitalization. Lovejoy collaborates with corporations and nonprofits to improve operational processes, new product development, and community-driven strategies.

Lisa StewartView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Disability Studies
• Family Support Systems
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Lisa M. Stewart is an Associate Professor of Social Work at California State University, Monterey Bay. She holds a PhD in Social Work and Social Research from Portland State University. Her research specializes in challenges faced by working families caring for children with disabilities, with a focus on developing workplace interventions to improve communication between caregivers and organizations. Dr. Stewart's research interests center on: Cross-disciplinary approaches to occupational health Clinical informatics for family support systems Disability-inclusive workplace policies Social determinants of caregiver well-being Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on international comparative studies of family support systems, particularly in Eastern European contexts. Recent work examines stigma management strategies of parents in professional environments.

Boris HirschView profile

Professor

• Labour Economics
• Econometrics
• Policy Evaluation
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Prof. Dr. Boris Hirsch is a Full Professor of Economics specializing in Microeconometrics and Policy Evaluation at Leuphana University of Lüneburg since 2016. He holds a doctorate from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2009) and has extensive postdoctoral experience. His research focuses on labour market imperfections, monopsony power, gender pay gaps, union effects, and temporary agency work. He serves on editorial boards of German Economic Review and Journal for Labour Market Research , and is a Research Fellow at IWH, LASER, and IZA. Key research themes include the impact of unions on wage determination during crises (e.g., pandemic), urban wage premiums in imperfect markets, and wage disparities linked to collective bargaining coverage. His work bridges theory and applied microeconometrics, often using German administrative data for rigorous analysis. Awarded the IZA Research Fellowship since 2014, his contributions address policy-relevant questions like labour market institutions' role in wage inequality and worker mobility. Active in policy evaluation, he collaborates across institutions to inform economic policymaking in structural change contexts.

Brady GrantView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Psychology
• Human Resource Management
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Brady Grant is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on organizational behavior, workplace psychology, and human resource management with an emphasis on age discrimination, work ability metrics, and cybersecurity challenges in personnel selection. He has published extensively on topics such as the consequences of age stereotypes, pandemic impacts on workforce dynamics, and privacy concerns in digital recruitment systems. Grant's recent work includes developing validated scales for measuring perceived work ability and privacy concerns, analyzing organizational socialization processes via meta-analyses, and exploring policy frameworks for aging workforce retention. His studies often bridge theoretical models (e.g., attraction-selection-attrition) with practical applications in organizational settings. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His current courses and advising activities are not listed, but he maintains an office in VBT 337 and can be reached via email at grant.brady@csueastbay.edu.

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Studies
• Service Quality
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Ann SaeHya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism at California State University, East Bay . Her research focuses on hospitality management, tourism studies, service quality, employee motivation, and the application of technology in the hospitality sector. She has explored topics ranging from senior tourism dynamics to mobile food ordering applications and cross-cultural workforce challenges in the lodging industry. Her work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications. Recent research trends include examining virtual event experiences, generational preferences in dining, and the impact of platform choices on user engagement. She contributes to academic discourse through editorials analyzing the evolution of hospitality research and methodologies for evaluating training programs in recreational therapy. Her studies often emphasize empirical analysis grounded in real-world hospitality contexts. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publication record reflects sustained engagement with critical issues in hospitality and tourism. Advising and grant details are not provided in the source text. She is affiliated with the university's campus in Hayward, CA, and can be reached at saehya.ann@csueastbay.edu .

Susanne LiebermannView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Psychology
• Workplace Health Management
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Prof. Susanne Liebermann holds the Professorship for Human Resource Management at the Department of Economics, West Coast University of Applied Sciences. She is affiliated with the West Coast Institute for Human Resource Management (WinHR) and serves on multiple institutional committees including the Senate and Audit Committee. Her academic background includes a 2014 PhD from TU Dresden’s Work and Organizational Psychology department and a 2004 diploma in Psychology from University of Mannheim. Her research focuses on organizational psychology with emphases on age-diverse teams, leadership development, workplace health management, and sustainable HR practices. Key contributions include studies on telework implementation during the pandemic, age diversity’s impact on team performance, and leadership strategies in demographic shifts. She actively promotes diversity initiatives and has published widely in journals like Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology and Work, Aging and Retirement . Education: TU Dresden (PhD 2014), University of Mannheim (Diploma 2004) Professional Experience: TU Dresden (2008–2014), University of Cooperative Education Schleswig-Holstein (2015–2017) Committee Roles: Senate Member, Diversity Strategy Representative, Health Working Group Teaching: Courses on HR Management, Organizational Psychology, and Talent Development

Ute FischerView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Social Policy
• Civil Society Studies
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Prof. Dr. Ute Fischer is a sociologist and economist at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, specializing in civil society dynamics, social policy, and gender studies. Her research explores topics such as polarization in crises, community organizing, unconditional basic income (UBI), and civic engagement. She leads projects like the 'Civil Society - Polarizations through Crises' initiative (2021–present) and has been funded by institutions like FH Dortmund. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing participatory democracy and social cohesion. Key research focuses include UBI’s social potential, gender dynamics in labor markets, and the role of community structures in crisis management. Publications span over four decades, addressing themes from post-reunification East Germany labor markets to modern issues like Corona policy opposition and digital work conditions. Her teaching includes courses on social policy and community development in the 2025 summer semester. Recent Projects : 'SoR Sponsors' (2022–2024), Corona-related civic engagement studies in Unna (2020–2022), and migrant women’s entrepreneurship (2009–2010). Awards : None explicitly listed, though her extensive peer-reviewed publications and funded projects highlight academic impact. Grants : Multiple projects funded by FH Dortmund, including work on sanctions in social welfare (2014–2015) and gender-specific career paths (2003–2006). Labs/Teams: Active in the 'Citizens’ Network' initiative (2017–2018) and collaborates with Dierk Borstel through a blog analyzing societal trends and policy implications.

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Educational Pedagogy
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Kenneth M. York is a Professor of Management at Oakland University's School of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University. His expertise spans applied research in Human Resources Management (HRM), organizational behavior, and experiential learning methodologies. Dr. York teaches courses in organizational behavior, HRM, and research methods. His research explores competitive balance in sports leagues, union representation, training effectiveness, and the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM). Education: Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University. Research interests include HRM applications, experiential learning design, and sports management case studies. Notable recent projects involve analyzing the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and NHL revenue-sharing strategies. His work appears in journals like Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management and Journal of Operations Management . Awards: Over 30 awards including Best Paper recognitions from the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management, Teaching Excellence Awards, and a 30-Year Service Certificate from Oakland University. Grants & Advising: Extensive consulting experience in equal employment opportunity cases, though specific grants are not detailed here. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Sports Management research group at Oakland University, focusing on sports economics and organizational dynamics.

Amber KerstenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Inclusion of Vulnerable Workers
• Neurodiversity
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Amber Kersten is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on strategic human resource management practices for vulnerable worker inclusion, neurodiversity approaches, and organizational policy development. Her work emphasizes: Contextual HRM decision-making Dynamics of inclusive employer behavior Strengths-based interventions for neurodivergent employees Customizable HR bundles for diverse organizational sizes Recent publications analyze: HRM combinations for hiring vulnerable groups (2024 WORK-A JOURNAL study) Strengths utilization in neurodivergent inclusion (2024 Human Resource Management article) Employer policy adoption dynamics (2024 working paper) She contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through practical frameworks like the Dynamic Inclusive Workplace Adoption Model. Active in both academic and professional settings, she has delivered invited talks on inclusive employment (2024-2025) and supervises Master's theses in Performance Management and Seminar HRS courses.

• Diversity and Gender in Organizations
• Meritocracy
• Job performance
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SERGHINI-IDRISSI Aicha is an Assistant Professor at NEOMA Business School's Department of People and Organizations. She holds a PhD in Economics and Management from Solvay University, Brussels. Her research focuses on gender, diversity, and intersectionality, particularly examining evaluative norms in workplace dynamics and the maintenance of veiled identities. She actively participates in international conferences and supports minority rights advocacy groups. Key research areas include meritocracy critiques, workplace resilience, leadership legitimacy, and neuroscience applications in organizational behavior. Her work investigates paradoxes in performance evaluation systems and the role of social identity in academic careers. Conference contributions include studies on NGO worker resilience (2018), female academics' identity performance (2011), diversity practices (2011), and gendered academic performance models (2009). She has published interdisciplinary work exploring gender perspectives in academic achievement (2013). While no specific awards are listed, her professional activities emphasize ethical leadership and equitable organizational practices. She advises students in organizational behavior and human resources, though specific advisee names are not recorded. She collaborates with the Department's research initiatives on workforce dynamics and inclusion strategies.

• Gender and Diversity in Organizations
• Multilingualism in Organizations
• Organizational Behavior
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Dr. Marjana Johansson is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. She previously held positions at the University of Essex, Hanken School of Economics, and Stockholm School of Economics, where she completed her PhD. Her research focuses on gender and diversity, multilingualism in organizations, academic careers, and cultural production through festivals. She is a member of the Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour research cluster. Her work explores themes such as non-native accents in Anglophone organizations, gendered dynamics in creative industries, and intersectionality in organizational contexts. Key grants include funding from the Swedish Cultural Foundation and the Work Foundation. She has supervised several PhD students, including studies on employee wellbeing post-pandemic, neurodiversity in organizations, and performance measurement in Kazakhstani higher education. Marjana is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Organization , Gender, Work & Organization , and Culture and Organization . Her research also extends to spatial perspectives on festivals and the role of word-of-mouth in cultural events. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Organizational Behaviour, Managing Diversity, and Management in the Creative Industries. Her work bridges critical management studies with ethnographic and visual methods, emphasizing marginalized voices in organizational contexts.

Pedro Jesus Hernandez MartinezView profile

Professor

• Wage Gap Analysis
• Gender Wage Gap
• Returns to Education
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Pedro Jesus Hernandez Martinez is a Professor at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Department of Fundamentals of Economic Analysis . He is also associated with the research groups Applications of Economic Analysis and Economia Laboral . Education Doctor in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1995) Master in Economic Analysis, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1991) Graduate in Economics and Business Administration, University of Murcia (1989) Research interests focus on gender wage gaps , labor market dynamics , and human capital . His work combines empirical methods and econometric modeling to analyze disparities in wages, firm size impacts, and gender-based discrimination in Spain. His publications span wage discrimination, firm size, exports, and education, with a strong emphasis on gender inequalities in labor markets. Recent work (2024) examines glass ceiling effects in Spanish universities. Teaching includes courses like Microeconomics , Introduction to Economics , and Work and Equality at the University of Murcia. Contact: Office C1/06, Espinardo University Campus, Murcia 30100, Spain. Phone: +34 868 88 3733. Email: pedroj.hdez@um.es.

Faye BelgraveView profile

Professor

• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
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Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., is a tenured Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences. Her work focuses on culturally grounded interventions to promote well-being among African American youth and young adults, with specific expertise in HIV prevention, substance abuse prevention, and health equity. She actively collaborates with community-based organizations, schools, and faith institutions to develop and evaluate programs. Key Research Areas: Cultural psychology, gender/ethnic identity, racial discrimination, public health equity Funding Sources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office on Women's Health Recent Projects: Culturally tailored HIV prevention for Black women, substance abuse curricula for middle school students, cross-cultural studies with Ghanaian and Vietnamese communities Belgrave’s publications span HIV care accessibility, discrimination impacts, and cultural frameworks in psychology. Her awards highlight leadership in multicultural research and community engagement, including APA’s Psychology and AIDS Distinguished Leadership Award (2018) and VCU’s Currents of Change Award (2016-17). Selected Scientific Awards: American Psychological Association Psychology and AIDS Distinguished Leadership Award (2018) VCU Currents of Change Award (2016-17) Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (2014) Riese-Melton Award for Cross-Cultural Contributions (2014) She teaches courses including African American Psychology and Program Evaluation, emphasizing community-driven solutions and cultural relevance in behavioral health research.

• Workplace Bullying
• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Psychology
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Darcy James McCormack is a researcher specializing in workplace bullying, organizational behavior, and human resource management. His work examines the psychological and social impacts of workplace dynamics across diverse sectors and cultures, including construction apprenticeships, educational institutions, and public organizations. McCormack's research frequently explores interventions to mitigate bullying, the role of organizational support systems, and the mediating effects of factors like affective commitment and neuroticism. Key research topics include: Prevalence and consequences of workplace bullying in vocational and educational contexts Psychosomatic effects of bullying on professionals such as teachers Cross-cultural comparisons (e.g., Australia, Uganda, China) Bullying mitigation strategies and organizational policies His publications analyze bullying behaviors' behavioral responses, the role of perceived organizational support, and the influence of gender dynamics. McCormack has contributed to understanding how workplace environments affect employee well-being and retention, particularly in high-stress professions.