Mary M. Hausfeld

Mary M. Hausfeld is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Organizational Behavior at the University of Zurich, focusing on inequality at work, gender disparities in leadership evaluations, and transparency in research ethics. Her interdisciplinary background in Classics and Archaeology informs her approach to data interpretation and methodological rigor.

Her research explores relational mechanisms in executive coaching, charismatic leadership, emotional intelligence, and pandemic-era workplace dynamics. Articles like Is dealing with emotions a women’s skill? and Understanding the Grand Challenge of Gender Inequality highlight her commitment to gender equity and systemic analysis.

Mary advocates for ethical research practices and equitable authorship policies, drawing parallels between archaeological decision-making and organizational data analysis. She teaches leadership seminars at the University of Zurich and has designed courses in psychology, management, and sociology at UNC Charlotte.