Who am i
An academic researcher & professor dedicated to workplace well-being.
As an Associate Professor of Management, my goal is to bridge the gap between complex research and practical workplace application. With a focus on the work-family interface and inclusive leadership, I helps organizations cultivate environments where every individual can thrive.
My mission is to empower the next generation of leaders and partners by providing actionable insights grounded in organizational behavior and human resource management excellence.
My Work
Speaking Experience
Through leadership development workshops and organizational training programs, I have worked with companies, mainly through FGCU, to strengthen communication, improve collaboration, and build healthier, more effective teams. My approach combines research-backed strategies with practical, engaging experiences that help leaders and employees grow together and create more supportive workplace cultures.
My Research
I work with organizations, such as Comcast , Raytheon, and country clubs in SWFL, to improve workplace well-being through consulting, leadership development, and team-building initiatives designed to create healthier, more engaged, and more productive work environments. My approach focuses on helping companies strengthen communication, support employee well-being, and build workplace cultures where individuals and teams can thrive.
Student Mentorship
Mentorship and student development are central to my work in higher education. Through teaching, guidance, and leadership development, I am passionate about helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and prepare for meaningful and successful professional careers.
Personal Experience
My professional experience spans higher education, organizational consulting, leadership development, and workplace research, allowing me to collaborate with universities, organizations, and professional clients across a variety of industries. Through these experiences, I have focused on creating meaningful impact through teaching, mentorship, consulting, and research-driven organizational strategies.
Key Achievements & Impact
15+
Years of expertise
Broad clinical and academic experience in workplace dynamics.
40+
Published Papers
Research contributions to leadership and management science.
500+
Mended Careers
Guided students and professionals through organizational growth.
200+
courses taught
Shaping the next generations of leaders.
Awards & Organizations
Fulbright Specialist Scholarship Award
2026 - 2029
Marguerite Fellowship Research Fellowship
2024 - 2027
Best Doctoral Student Paper in Track, Teaching, SMA
2022
Nominated for Junior Excellence Award in Research
2021
Nominated for Junior Excellence Award in Teaching
2020
Best Overall Paper Award, SMA
2018
Best Paper in Gender/Diversity Division Award, SMA (2018)
2018
LINKS Social Network Analysis Workshop
2016
HR Division Doctoral Consortium at Academy of Management (AOM) Conference
2016
Minnie C. Miles Scholarship Award
2016
Minnie C. Miles Scholarship Award
2015
Early-Stage Doctoral Consortium at SMA Conference
2013
Member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) & American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Affiliate, Academy of Management
Affiliate, Southern Management Association
Affiliate, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology