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Sherry M.B. Thatcher is the Regal Distinguished Professor in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business. She serves as editor-in-chief of the Academy of Management Review and is a leading expert on team faultlines, diversity, identity, and conflict resolution.
Education:
- Ph.D., Organizational Behavior, University of Pennsylvania (2000)
- M.A., Management, University of Pennsylvania (1998)
- M.B.A., International Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa (1993)
- B.A., Business Economics, Pitzer College (1989)
Research Focus: Dr. Thatcher's work examines how identity, diversity, and conflict shape team dynamics and organizational outcomes. Her studies on faultlines—subgroup divisions within teams—have redefined understanding of group effectiveness. She explores applications in virtual teams, leadership, and inclusive workplace policies.
Awards:
- Outstanding Reviewer Awards (2011, 2019)
- Corona Chair Visiting Scholar (2016)
- Multiple institutional recognitions for research excellence
Her Academy of Management Review editorship emphasizes high-quality theorizing and global perspectives in management scholarship. Current work addresses mental health in the workplace and gender-inclusive leadership strategies.
