Curriculum Vitae
Who Am I?
Background: PhD candidate in Applied Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology at Portland State University
Main areas of scholarly expertise: The intersections between recruitment, selection, training, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Additional Areas of Interest: Mentorship, effective scientific communication, and networking
My academic and applied experiences include years of:
Leading research teams
Executing multi-year research projects
Driving and facilitating effective evidence-based strategic planning
Consider interdisciplinary stakeholder perspectives when making evidence-based recommendations
Using unique modalities (e.g., workshops, podcasts, blog posts, interviews, etc…) to disseminate key insights
Supporting undergraduate Psychology and Statistics classes
Mentoring students
How do I approach my work?
The field of I/O Psychology speaks to me because of the opportunity to improve our day-to-day lives by improving our experiences at work. I have consistently advocated for employees to have the support they need to be the best versions of themselves. As such, I have several years of academic and applied experience leading research teams, executing multi-year research projects, providing analytical support, supporting undergraduate Psychology and Statistics classes, and driving and facilitating effective evidence-based strategic planning.
I am heavily involved in professional member associations; have secured numerous speaking engagements; conduct professional development workshops for undergraduate and graduate students as well as career professionals; and mentor students and early-career professionals. I also enjoy trying new eateries, watching and playing soccer, and I ask as many questions off-the-clock as I do on it.
Education
PhD in Applied Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, Expected May 2026
Specialization: Minor in Quantitative Methods and Analysis
Portland State University
Master of Arts, Psychology, May 2023
State University of New York (SUNY) Albany
Note: This degree was obtained while enrolled in an I/O Psychology PhD Program at SUNY Albany
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2021
Specializations: I/O Psychology Certificate; Human Services Specialty
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Associate of Arts, Social Sciences and Health Administration, May 2019
Montgomery College
Honors and Awards
Society for I/O Psychology (SIOP) Joyce-Thayer Graduate Fellowship (2025)
Blacks in I/O Psychology (BIOP) DCI Consulting Scholarship (2024)
SIOP Travel Award (2024)
BIOP Visibility and Innovation Scholarship (2023)
Psi Chi International Honors Society (2020 – Present)
Leadership and Diversity Learning Series Completion (2020)
USG Emerging Leaders Program (2020)
Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society (2020 – Present)
Renaissance Scholar (2019)
Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society (2019 – Present)
Professional Service
What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology is the scientific study of employee behavior and the organizational systems with which employees interact! It involves leveraging evidence-based practices and varied skill sets to augment key organizational concerns across the employee life cycle such as designing a hiring system, evaluating the effectiveness of a training program, or developing a performance management system.
I/O Psychologists typically receive rigorous training in organizational theory, research methods, statistics, and psychometrics (i.e., survey design and validation). They can be found in many organizational functions, such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, People Analytics, People Science, & Performance Management, or in broad Human Resources roles. Some example job titles they might have include:
People Research Scientist
Human Capital Consultant
Personnel Research Psychologist
Organizational Development Specialist
Director of Talent Management
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