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Beth Humberd is an Associate Professor of Management in the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, specializing in worker identity, gender dynamics, and organizational change. She teaches organizational behavior to undergraduate and graduate students while leading cutting-edge research on evolving workplace identities.
Her academic foundation includes:
- BS in Business Administration from Babson College
- MBA in Management from Bentley University
- MS in Organization Studies from Boston College
- PhD in Organization Studies from Boston College (2014)
Dr. Humberd's research examines how individuals navigate work/non-work identities amid societal shifts, with emphasis on gender, diversity, and relational dynamics. Her work—published in Academy of Management Review, Harvard Business Review, and MIT Sloan Management Review—reveals critical insights into identity integration, workplace inclusion, and technology's impact on labor. Media outlets including The New York Times, NPR, and Wall Street Journal have featured her findings on fatherhood, pregnancy support, and AI's workplace implications.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications shows consistent focus on identity fluidity across contexts, with increasing attention to technology's role in reshaping work (e.g., AI in household labor, algorithmic decision-making). Her scholarship bridges academic rigor and practical relevance through recurring themes of gender equity, demographic inclusion, and organizational adaptation to societal change.
Dr. Humberd currently serves as Co-Principal Investigator on a 2025 U.S. Department of Defense Minerva Research Initiative grant exploring algorithmic decision-making in national security contexts. Her prior industry experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Boston Scientific Corporation informs her applied research approach to workplace challenges.
