Katherine Klein

Katherine Klein is a Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an organizational psychologist. Her research focuses on leadership succession, organizational change, diversity and inclusion, and impact investing. She has served as Vice Dean for Social Impact (2012–2022) and currently directs Wharton’s Impact Investing Research Lab.

Her work explores:

• Leadership emergence and social networks
• Impact investing strategies and performance
• Multilevel theory in organizational dynamics
• Diversity’s effects on team conflict and innovation
• Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery

Recent research trends highlight her expertise in team psychological safety, values diversity, and crisis leadership. Awards include multiple Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards and Fellowships from the Academy of Management and Association for Psychological Science. She teaches courses on leadership, social impact, and research methods, including a global module in Rwanda.