Keith Earley

Keith Earley is a Professor at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, where he teaches HRM 510: Leadership in Human Resources for the online Master in Human Resource Management program. With a background spanning corporate law, human resources leadership, and organizational development, Professor Earley brings extensive real-world experience to his academic role.

Dr. Earley holds a PhD in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University, a JD from Rutgers University School of Law, an MA in human and organizational systems from Fielding, an MS in organization development from American University, and a BA from Cornell University. His academic journey reflects his career transition from law to human resources and organizational development.

Professor Earley's research and teaching focus on organization development, with particular expertise in change management, executive coaching, DEI strategies, and leadership development. His approach integrates Gestalt theory and practice within a global context, informed by his international work in Budapest, South Africa, Belgium, Ghana, and Tanzania through programs like the International Gestalt & Organization Development (iGold) and the Gestalt Africa Leadership Program (GALP).

• PhD in human and organizational systems, Fielding Graduate University
• JD, Rutgers University School of Law
• MA in human and organizational systems, Fielding Graduate University
• MS in organization development, American University
• BA, Cornell University

With extensive professional experience including serving as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, and Vice President of Employee Strategies and Practices at Freddie Mac, Professor Earley emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive cultures rather than focusing solely on representation metrics. He believes in the transformative power of organizational development to address volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in today's rapidly changing business environment. Professor Earley is certified in leadership coaching, polarities management, CliftonStrengths assessment, the Intercultural Development Inventory, and the BarOn EQ-I.