BACKGROUND & RESEARCH FOCUS

I received my PhD and SM from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management and my BA in Mathematics from Providence College. Prior to entering my PhD program I worked in the finance industry—an experience that ignited my passion for studying workplace inequality.

In my research, I primarily focus on understanding the drivers of workplace gender inequality. My goal is to move past simply identifying that gender differences exist. By employing a wide range of research methods, I develop a more comprehensive understanding of the precise levers that exacerbate or reduce these differences. This approach both advances theory and provides insights into viable solutions for redressing inequality.

My research has been published in top peer-reviewed journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Organization Science, and Psychological Science, and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and grants, including from The Kauffman Foundation and The Russel Sage Foundation. Insights from my research have also been featured in leading media outlets, including the Harvard Business Review and Wall Street Journal.

At Columbia, I teach the MBA elective course on Power, Influence, and Networks, several PhD seminars on Organizational Theory, and courses across our Executive Education Programs.

I live in NYC with my husband Joe and our two children.

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