Jessi Hinz

Jessi Hinz serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.

Education: She recently completed her PhD in Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.

Research Focus: Dr. Hinz investigates the intersection of positive workplace relationships and identity development, examining how individuals experience growth through professional connections during both positive events (e.g., gratitude reception, coaching relationships) and challenging circumstances (e.g., personal loss). Her work emphasizes resilience formation and meaning-making processes in organizational contexts, with her doctoral dissertation specifically addressing workplace navigation of grief and bereavement.