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L. Taylor Phillips is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she has been a faculty member since 2016. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology and Human Biology, both from Stanford University.
- Ph.D., Business Administration, Stanford University
- B.A., Psychology and Human Biology, Stanford University
Her research centers on the psychology of privilege, inequality, and diversity, with a focus on how advantaged groups perceive and respond to inequity. She investigates how privilege shapes beliefs and behaviors, particularly in organizational contexts, and how to engage privileged individuals in diversity and inclusion efforts. Her work integrates social psychology with organizational behavior, using experimental, longitudinal, and field methods to study hierarchy, power, race, gender, and social class.
Her recent publications explore themes such as allyship effectiveness, discrimination recognition, denial of class privilege, and group-based hierarchies. These works appear in premier journals including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Academy of Management Annals, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, reflecting interdisciplinary impact across management, psychology, and sociology.
Notable scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Early Career Award, International Society for Justice Research (2023)
- Rising Star Early Career Award, Association for Psychological Science (2021)
- Best Undergraduate Professors, Poets & Quants (2020)
- DARE Doctoral Fellowship, Stanford University (2014)
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2011)
Dr. Phillips advises on organizational DEI strategy and is a SPARQ Faculty Affiliate at Stanford University, applying research to real-world challenges. She has taught courses in Management and Organizations and Research Methods, mentoring future scholars and practitioners. Her work is supported by prestigious fellowships and appointments, including affiliations with the Clayman Institute for Gender Research and the Society for Personality & Social Psychology.
She leads a research program that combines theoretical rigor with practical relevance, aiming to transform how organizations understand and manage social hierarchies. Her lab employs diverse methodologies, including physiological and cognitive tools, to uncover the mechanisms underlying privilege and inclusion.
