The science of work, how we work, and how we experience work
Hi. I use data storytelling to make work better
Let’s design work that people love
BIO
I lead the people data & analytics function at the University of Virginia.
I developed and am teaching the inaugural people analytics graduate course (HRD6397) at the University of Houston.
And have 20+ years of experience in people analytics, including founding & leading teams at the U.S. General Services Administration, Carrier, UBS, and Allstate.
My background is in IO psychology, and I have a PhD in business psychology from The Chicago School.
INTERESTS
I’m passionate about data visualization. I refer to it as the seeing & thinking of data.
My research in data visualization literacy focused on how people see data clearly and think about its meaning.
I’ve presented at national conferences and workshops.
I write about people science as the intersection of IO psychology, people analytics, and the future of work.
I have a modest start on Google Scholar & ResearchGate.
NEWS
Speaking at the 2026 SIOP LEC (shaping the future of people analytics) on influencing wins
SIOP26 panelist on Data, stories, and lessons on remote, hybrid, and on-site work; see the great return-to-office clash
Co-authored a SIOP paper on psychology and analytics
Reflection on how data viz helped my career
Thoughts on how AI is reshaping how we experience work
COMMITTEES
Society for
People Analytics
Mentor Connect, Education Committee (2025-present)
Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Co-chair the
Next-Gen IO Psychologist workgroup
(2023-2026)
Data Visualization Society
Early Career Committee
(2022-2026)
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