Ague Mae Manongsong

Dr. Ague Mae Manongsong is an Assistant Professor in the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from Drexel University (2021), an M.A. in Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University (2017), an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from California State University, Sacramento (2015), and a B.A. in Psychology from the same institution (2011).

Her research investigates mentoring in professional contexts, focusing on:

• Dyad composition and mentoring approaches
• Virtual environments and gamification
• Developmental networks and diversity
• Leadership identity in minoritized groups

Her publications emphasize mentoring efficacy, workplace learning, and equity in higher education, using mixed-methods approaches across 8+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

Awards and recognitions:

• Elwood F. Holton III Research Excellence Award Finalist (2022)
• Richard Swanson Award Finalist (2021)
• Summa Cum Laude & Faculty Endowment Scholarship (2010)

She leads NSF grants totaling $4.8M+ and teaches courses on e-Learning design. She collaborates with Glasgow Caledonian University and edits Human Resource Development International journal.