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Greg Walton is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, specializing in social psychology and psychological interventions. His research focuses on reducing social inequality through targeted interventions addressing discrimination, crime, and poverty policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Yale University (2005).
Walton's work emphasizes 'wise interventions'—simple yet powerful strategies that foster belonging, reframe challenges, and promote equity. Key areas include improving academic retention for marginalized groups, reducing workplace bias, and design of policies that align with psychological principles. His book Ordinary Magic explores how small acts can drive large-scale social change.
His research has influenced education reform, criminal justice policy, and organizational practices. Notable contributions include interventions to enhance college student belonging, combat name-based sentencing biases, and improve outcomes for first-generation learners. Walton collaborates across disciplines to translate psychological insights into actionable solutions for systemic inequities.
Walton's scholarship spans domains like identity threat reduction, dynamic norms for behavior change, and ethical policy design. His lab develops tools to measure and improve institutional climates, with applications in schools, workplaces, and justice systems.
