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Erika H. James is the Dean of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a position she assumed in July 2020. She holds the academic title of Reliance Professor of Management and Private Enterprise alongside her administrative role. Previously, she served as Dean of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School (2014–2020) and led executive education initiatives like the Women’s Leadership Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School. Her expertise spans crisis leadership, workplace diversity, and management strategy, with media appearances on MSNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.
- Education: PhD and Master’s in Organizational Psychology (University of Michigan); Bachelor’s in Psychology (Pomona College).
Her research focuses on fostering resilience through leadership in crises, with co-authored books The Prepared Leader and Leading Under Pressure. She sits on corporate boards (Morgan Stanley, The Philadelphia Orchestra) and international advisory boards (Tsinghua University, Indian School of Business), advocating for education and women’s leadership.
Notable contributions include Wharton’s AI & Analytics Initiative and the Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge, emphasizing ESG investing. Recognized by Barron’s, Black Enterprise, and Ebony, she is a prominent voice in business education and diversity advocacy.
