ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST · EXECUTIVE COACH · DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Research
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
I study what it takes for people and organizations to grow and perform through complexity, volatility and unpredictability.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
CURRENT WORK · DISSERTATION
What supports growth through adversity?
I'm exploring how individuals in high-pressure professions can be better supported through the extreme demands of their work. Healthcare is a critical context for this question, and my current fieldwork focuses on physicians.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE · FUTURE OF WORK
How is AI reshaping work?
Book chapters I've written on AI and the future of work:
The Future of Work in the AI Era: What Changes and What Endures (Oxford University Press, 2026).
This chapter examines how AI is reshaping work as a disruptive force and source of new possibilities for human augmentation. It looks beyond short-term efficiency gains and explores how organizations could redirect the cognitive surplus created by AI towards more meaningful problems. Taking a systems view of AI adoption and drawing on Self-Determination Theory, the chapter argues for a human-centered path forward.
Entrepreneurial talent is increasingly sought after by organizations, where the ability to identify opportunities, innovate, and create value is critical to staying competitive. Drawing on psychological research on entrepreneurial talent, the chapter examines what predicts entrepreneurial success, how it can be reliably identified and measured, and whether AI can improve that process.
PERFORMANCE· FUTURE OF WORK
What are critical work behaviors when navigating uncertainty?
This research on responsibility-taking behavior examines what is required of employees to help work move forward in today's unpredictable organizational landscape. This work focuses on the behaviors that are increasingly being expected yet continue to be overlooked by traditional talent and performance systems, particularly in contexts where roles, structures, or expectations are unclear. The construct and measure were developed across multiple studies, including a field validation study at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where it was found to predict job performance
APPLIED RESEARCH
GOOGLE
MANAGER EFFECTIVENESS · EMPLOYEE LISTENING
How can employee sentiment on manager effectiveness be better understood?
In this study, I used machine learning and text analytics to analyze 120,000+ open-text employee survey responses, uncovering previously inaccessible insights into Googlers' perceptions of manager strengths, development areas, and emerging needs. The project produced substantive insight into how manager effectiveness could be elevated during a unique period of organizational change, and a scalable model for qualitative employee listening that was presented to adjacent teams for adoption.
COACHING · EMPLOYEE LISTENING
What is the impact of coaching on employee and organizational outcomes?
For this research, I analyzed longitudinal quantitative data from 21,000+ coaching sessions to assess the impact of coaching on key employee and organizational outcomes. Studying coaching at scale in a complex organizational environment allowed for a rare examination of how coaching could be leveraged not only as an individual development resource, but also as a strategic tool for supporting employees through periods of change.
DEEPER SIGNALS
LEARNING AGILITY · PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS
How can learning agility and personality be measured in individuals?
I developed a learning agility assessment from end to end, spanning theory, item development, validation, scoring, adverse impact testing, and technical reporting.
In addition, I built global benchmarks for the company’s flagship personality assessment, analyzing data from 25,000+ participants across 90+ countries to support reliable and meaningful score interpretation across international populations.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING (MULTIPLE FIRMS)
COACHING · PERFORMANCE · BURNOUT
Can coaching be a catalyst to performance in high-pressure cultures?
High-performance environments in professional services firms are marked by relentless demands, intense competition, and high stakes. In these settings, the pressure to excel can lead to burnout and diminished wellbeing, challenging both individual and organizational performance. This research explores the role of coaching as a catalyst for change in such contexts. Drawing on qualitative insights from management consultants, it examines how targeted coaching interventions can promote sustainable performance amongst individuals in professional services, fostering individual growth and enhanced organizational outcomes.
SELECTED CONFERENCES
TALKS
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Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 2021, Oral Presentation
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Invited to share research to military leaders, 2023, Oral Presentation
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Graduate School of Education Health & Psychology Research Conference, Columbia University, 2023, Poster Presentation
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Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Annual Conference, 2024, Poster Presentation
SERVED AS REVIEWER
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Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 2026
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Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Annual Conference, 2026