Meline M Schaffer

Meline M Schaffer serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, where she has taught HR-focused courses since transitioning from corporate HR roles at Walmart in 2019.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Clemson University
• Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Clemson University
• BA in Psychology and International Relations from the University of Arkansas

Her expertise centers on applying psychological principles to workplace dynamics, with specialized knowledge in Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, and talent development systems including executive selection and performance management. She extends this work through external consulting and as HR Director on the Board of Directors for the Ozark Natural Science Center, emphasizing practical applications of I/O psychology in real-world organizational contexts.