Jennifer Pacheco Villalobos

Jennifer Pacheco Villalobos, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) and director of the Doctorate of Evaluation Practice (D.Eval) program. With expertise in program evaluation and positive organizational psychology, she focuses on integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into organizational interventions and leveraging artificial intelligence for social good.

• PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology and Evaluation from CGU
• Master’s degree in the same field from CGU
• BA in Psychology and History from the University of Southern California (USC)

Her research spans social justice, psychological capital, and DEI, with publications in journals like the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, Journal of Faculty Development, and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Her recent work emphasizes intergroup peace, adaptability in cross-cultural contexts, and ethical open-data practices.

Villalobos has received accolades such as the Stauffer Fellow Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, American Evaluation Association and CGU professional development awards, and served as CGU’s 2024 Commencement Student Speaker. She consults across healthcare, education, non-profit, and corporate sectors, with over 20 years of experience in program improvement and leadership development.