Herrison Chicas

Herrison Chicas is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on marginalized employees and their experiences in contemporary and future organizations, with a strong emphasis on narrative, identity, and intergenerational dynamics.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chicas's research centers on three overlapping areas: diversity & immigration, where he examines how immigrant families' stories of sacrifice impact workplace behavior; intergenerational behavior, studying how early parent-child interactions shape long-term career trajectories; and narrative identity, exploring how employees construct meaning in their professional lives. His interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, sociology, and organizational theory to understand identity formation in work contexts.

His publications have appeared in high-impact journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Academy of Management Proceedings, reflecting a strong empirical and theoretical contribution to organizational sciences. The research consistently emphasizes marginalized voices and aims to inform inclusive organizational practices.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned.

Chicas advises students and contributes to academic training within the Organizational Behavior group at Scheller College. While specific grants or advising relationships are not detailed, his research program suggests active engagement in funded projects related to identity, diversity, and workplace inclusion. He maintains a clear research agenda focused on building equitable organizational futures.

Labs and Research Teams:

No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided text, but his affiliation with the Organizational Behavior group at Scheller College implies collaboration within that academic unit.