Elana Feldman

Elana Feldman is an Associate Professor of Management in the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from Boston University and a B.A. in Anthropology/Biology from Brown University. Her research focuses on time/temporality, workplace relationships, and qualitative research methods. She is a founder of the Positive Relationships at Work (PRW) Microcommunity and a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Positive Organizations (University of Michigan).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management, Boston University (2015)
• B.A. in Integrated Approaches to Biology (Anthropology/Biology focus), Brown University (2001)

Research Interests: Dr. Feldman examines how individuals perceive and manage time in work contexts, navigate interpersonal relationships in organizations, and adapt to evolving work arrangements like remote/hybrid settings. Her work explores topics such as interruptions in workflow, mentor-protégé dynamics, gig economy implications, and workplace loneliness. She employs qualitative methodologies to uncover nuanced organizational behaviors.

Awards and Honors:

• Outstanding Research Award (2023), Manning School of Business
• Invited Fellow (2022), Bentley University Valente Center
• Best Qualitative Paper (2021), Group & Organization Management
• Teaching Excellence Award (2021), UMass Lowell
• MIT Sloan Management Review New Author Spotlight (2020)

Teaching and Mentorship: Feldman teaches undergraduate and doctoral courses in Organizational Behavior. She emphasizes the importance of 'soft skills' in leadership and has received multiple teaching awards. Her mentorship focuses on helping students navigate conflicting professional advice and adapt to temporal pressures in entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Professional Engagement: She consults on talent management and leadership strategies, drawing from her pre-academic career in biopharma consulting. She regularly presents at conferences like the Academy of Management and MIT Sloan Management Review, advocating for positive workplace relationships and inclusive work practices.