Brandy Perkl

Brandy Perkl is an Associate Professor of Practice in Organizational Leadership at the University of Arizona, where she is a core faculty member dedicated to applied psychology and leadership education. Her work bridges academic theory and real-world application, focusing on mentorship, cultural intelligence, and inclusive leadership development.

Dr. Perkl holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a concentration in Occupational Health from Clemson University, an MS in Applied Psychology from Clemson, and a BA in Psychology and Art from Houston Baptist University.

Her research interests include mentoring, leadership development, cultural intelligence, psychological safety, personality assessment in the workplace, and the ethical integration of AI in education. She advocates for evidence-based practices and inclusive environments, emphasizing anti-racism and support for underrepresented students.

Her recent scholarly outputs reflect a strong trend toward applied educational innovation, particularly in mentoring frameworks, virtual leadership, and the use of AI in classrooms. These works emphasize practical tools, ethical considerations, and inclusivity in academic and organizational settings.

• Guiding Ethical Usage of GAI in Classes
• Mentee Maximization for PhD Pathways
• Culturally Intelligent Mentoring
• Critique of MBTI and Promotion of Big 5
• Self-Leadership in Virtual Environments

Dr. Perkl is actively involved in the AWARDS grant, which supports underrepresented students in pursuing PhDs through structured, culturally intelligent mentoring. She also consults on inclusion, empowerment, and evidence-based evaluation in organizational settings. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her MENTOR Fellow designation and grant leadership reflect professional recognition.

She leads initiatives in curriculum development, particularly around credit hour expectations, behavioral interviewing, and academic integrity. Her lab or team activities are not explicitly detailed, but her collaborative works (e.g., with Deven Wisner and Megan Snodgrass) suggest active engagement in applied research teams and educational innovation groups.