Addison Maerz

Addison Maerz serves as an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Orfalea College of Business, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), where he investigates the social dynamics influencing workplace integrity and change initiatives.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Management from Smith School of Business at Queen's University (2021)
• MSc from Queen's University
• BSc from University of Calgary

Maerz's research critically examines social complexities in organizational settings, focusing on how employees navigate ethical dilemmas and drive positive change. His work bridges Business Ethics and Organizational Psychology, addressing pressing issues like diversity implementation, turnover prevention, and consumer behavior analysis through empirical field studies.

He has earned recognition for pedagogical excellence with the 2023 David Peach Teaching Award and applies his expertise through consulting partnerships with Canadian organizations on engagement metrics and diversity solutions.

Professional accolades include:

• David Peach Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)