William J. Mea

William J. Mea is an Adjunct Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, where he teaches policy courses integrating business best practices such as innovation, leadership, change management, and program evaluation. He is also the Senior Director of Research at PsycHealth, LLC, focusing on AI-supported healthcare, and is affiliated with Georgetown's AI CoLab.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology, Auburn University
• M.S. in Strategy, National Defense University (Industrial College of the Armed Forces)
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Xavier University
• B.S. in Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago

Dr. Mea’s research interests span a broad range of interdisciplinary domains including artificial intelligence, human behavior, management, economics, ethics, and national innovation systems. His work bridges psychological science, public policy, and technological innovation, with a focus on applying behavioral and organizational insights to improve healthcare, policy design, and organizational effectiveness.

While specific publications are not listed, his scholarly output includes articles in top peer-reviewed journals and multiple authored book chapters. The overarching themes in his research reflect a deep engagement with measurement, AI integration in behavioral health, leadership, and systemic innovation in public and private sectors.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Distinguished Visiting Lecturer at Hamilton College (2021, supported by the Levitt Foundation)

Dr. Mea has advised and led initiatives across government, military, and academic institutions. His professional activities include significant grant-funded work, such as the Levitt Foundation grant enabling his visiting lectureship. He has held leadership roles involving multi-billion-dollar budget oversight at the White House Office of Management and Budget and program development at the U.S. Department of Labor. These experiences reflect sustained engagement with high-impact policy and research grants.

He is actively involved in research through PsycHealth, LLC and Georgetown’s AI CoLab, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on AI applications in mental health and public policy. His work integrates clinical, organizational, and technological perspectives to advance ethical and effective solutions in complex systems.