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Sonia Goltz is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Mickus Endowed Faculty Fellow in Business Impact at Michigan Technological University's College of Business. She joined the university in 1996 and has held roles such as Director of Business Graduate Programs. Her research focuses on gender equity, social power dynamics, and organizational change, with notable work on coercion definitions and entrepreneurial stress management. Dr. Goltz serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Management Education and consults for local organizations like the Portage Lake District Library. She holds a PhD and MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis.
Her research spans laboratory studies on escalation of commitment and legal aspects of gender equity, evolving into explorations of coercion and freedom. Recent work emphasizes embodiment in STEM equity and mentorship initiatives for mid-career professionals. Notable contributions include analyzing implicit bias in student evaluations and proposing frameworks for authentic allyship in academic settings.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, blending Buddhist philosophy with organizational behavior and applying behavior analysis to agroforestry. Her work often bridges theory and practice, advocating for institutional change through mentorship programs and collaborative cross-institutional efforts to support marginalized groups in STEM.
