The workshops described below have been developed and facilitated by me. Note that all of these workshops can be conducted in-person or virtually.
Is there a workshop you would like to see facilitated for your department, team, or organization, but you do not see the specific need(s) you have reflected below? Reach out to me to discuss whether we can build out a customized workshop to address your circumstances!
Professional Development Workshops
Evidence-based Hiring and Selection
Grounded in my academic research on recruitment, selection, and bias, and informed by my consulting work, these workshops help professionals and job seekers alike navigate the complexities of hiring. Participants gain actionable strategies to recognize and reduce bias, sharpen interviewing practices, and strengthen decision-making with evidence-based tools.
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In this 60-minute workshop, we discuss:
(1) The theoretical underpinnings of accent bias and interview discrimination
(2) How accent bias research applies to the work that you do.
This was built off a recent research paper I published in The International Journal of Selection and Assessment with colleagues from Portland State University and the University of Texas at Arlington, which you can learn more about here.
A 90 minute version of this workshop will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management in July 2026.
Who would benefit most from this? Anyone who either has ownership over hiring decisions (e.g., recruiters, hiring managers, heads of talent acquisition, CHROs, etc…) or prepares people for interviews (e.g., career development professionals)! Seeing as both accent bias and interview discrimination are universal experiences, the contents mentioned can be adapted accordingly.
Where has this previously been shown? A two hour version of this workshop was presented to members of the International Personnel Assessment Council. This has also previously been presented to career development professionals working across the partner institutions at the City University of New York in a 60 minute format.
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In this 30-minute workshop, we discuss what success looks like in interviews! We will discuss:
(1) Background research on interviews
(2) What you bring to the table as an interviewee
(3) How to respond to behavioral/situational questions
(4) Great questions to ask interviewers at the end of the interview
Who would benefit most from this? Anyone applying to a job!
Where has this previously been shown? This has previously been presented to staff members at the Multicultural Retention Services office at Portland State University.
Leadership and Mentor Development
Drawing on my experience in talent management consulting and facilitating professional development, these workshops equip participants to maximize leadership opportunities and strengthen mentorship skills. Designed for employees, managers, and future leaders, they emphasize evidence-based approaches to professional growth that improve both individual careers and organizational culture.
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I/O Psychology is an important field but it is not as well known as similar fields like Human Resources, which presents an opportunity for I/O Psychologists to define their unique impact! To that end, in this 60-minute workshop, we will discuss:
(1) How to effectively leverage your set of experiences to craft a cohesive professional identity
(2) The dual importance of maximal efficiency and impact when it comes to deciding what to engage in (e.g., research projects, conference collaborations, consulting projects)
(3) The importance of effective scientific communication for core audiences
(4) How you can proactively influence how others view your professional identity (e.g., websites, LinkedIn, business cards, etc…)
Who would benefit most from this? Anyone who is either an I/O Psychologist or is interested in pursuing I/O Psychology! The workshop is designed so that attendees from undergraduate and graduate students to academics and practitioners can get something meaningful out of it.
Seeing as effective personal branding is important for all fields, this workshop can easily be adapted for professionals with research-heavy backgrounds or for anyone with doctoral degrees (e.g., PhD, JD, EdD, and MD) looking to establish themselves in non-academic settings.
Where has this previously been shown? This workshop was presented to undergraduate and Master’s I/O Psychology students at Florida Southern College.
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Is mentorship a formal part of your job, but you have yet to be trained on how to be one? In this engaging 30-minute workshop, we will talk about what success as a mentor in a formal capacity really looks like! We will discuss:
(1) What expectations mentors should strive to meet
(2) How to drive the conversation on expectations for mentor-mentee interactions
(3) The importance of knowing what the mentee needs support with and adjusting behaviors accordingly
(4) How the mentor’s behaviors contribute to their work environment and how to more actively impact that
Who would benefit most from this? Anyone who has mentorship formally built into their role! For example, this could include university faculty who mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students, PhD students who supervise undergraduate research assistants, and career development professionals.
Where has this previously been shown? This has previously been presented to mentors in the Multicultural Retention Services office at Portland State University as part of their Mentor Enrichment Training series. As such, the content of the presentation was mainly targeted towards mentors of college students, but can be adjusted depending on the audience you have in mind.
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In this hour-long workshop, we will:
(1) learn more about your perspective on what good leadership looks like
(2) identify ideal opportunities to lead in your job and/or university
(3) equip you with useful questions to consider in your leadership journey
Who would benefit most from this? Undergraduate students, graduate students, and early career professionals with less than 5 years of industry experience!
Where has this previously been shown? This has previously been presented to undergraduate and graduate students at Johns Hopkins University during Student Leader Week, which was hosted by the Life Design Lab.
Academic Pathways & Research Skills
As a PhD-level researcher and educator who has mentored undergraduate and graduate students, I bring both firsthand experience and structured frameworks to these workshops. These sessions are designed to demystify the research process, prepare students for graduate school, and provide tools for success in academic and professional transitions.
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In this hour-long workshop, we will walk through a structured way to think about the complexities and amorphous nature of the academic research process at the graduate level. Personal lessons acquired from my experience as a PhD student at R1 and R2 (i.e., research intensive) universities will be shared.
Who would benefit most from this? Undergraduate students interested in pursuing a research-based graduate degree!
Where has this previously been shown? This has previously been presented at Portland State University (in-person) and University of Nebraska-Omaha (virtual).
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In this 30-minute workshop, we will dive into one of the most nerve-wracking experiences: the graduate school application process! We will discuss:
(1) What an ideal timeline looks like
(2) How to master the application process
(3) How to get your graduate degree funded
Who would benefit most from this? Anyone who is considering applying to graduate school! This means that you could be an undergraduate student looking ahead, an early career professional looking to progress, or a seasoned professional looking for a change of pace. The content can benefit those interested in most program types, particularly Master’s programs and PhD programs.
Where has this previously been shown? This has previously been presented to undergraduate research assistants at SUNY Albany and Portland State University. Seeing as the research that these research assistants were contributing to was specifically related to Psychology, the content of the presentations were geared towards the application process for graduate programs in Psychology.
Aspects of this content have also been leveraged for one-on-one support provided to people applying to graduate Psychology programs, Law school, DNP programs, and other graduate programs. As such, the aspects emphasized (e.g., typical application deadlines, preparation for entrance exams, and things to emphasize in application materials) can be adjusted depending on the audience.
Session Participant Experiences
Note: Participants reported their sentiments based on a 1-5 response scale, with 5 indicating more positive sentiments. Percentages provided below are of those who agreed or strongly agreed with the question.
100%
Would sign up for a future workshop
90%+
Agree that the environment is welcoming and that the real-world examples mentioned improved understanding
90%
Instructor effectiveness ratings
80%+
Indicated that I was enthusiastic and encouraged active audience participation
Similar effectiveness reported for in-person vs. virtual sessions
