• Subject matter expert on the behavior and user needs of People Managers at Google • Mixed-methods researcher for company-wide manager tooling impacting 40k+ users; responsible for project scoping, aligning research with business needs, and executing across 3+ product teams and 4+ different internal organizations.• Accelerated research timelines by spearheading and leading an internal Rapid Research program; reduced cost & duration of design research by 50% by going from study plan to deliverables in <10 days.• Applied knowledge of statistical software for quantitative analyses and data visualization to consistently present actionable results and recommendations to cross-functional teams of 15+ engineers, product managers, and business strategists.

• Leadership assessor for multinational client seeking to hire executive leadership• Generated 14 in-depth selection & developmental reports for executive-level roles at a Fortune 500 multinational pharmaceutical company• Provided actionable recommendations to support data-driven hiring decisions• Interpreted and synthesized data across multiple candidate assessments, including SALD (LCR), Hogan Development Survey, Watson-Glaser II, and Saville Wave Personality Style Inventory

• Technical expert for internal and external stakeholders regarding human subjects research and human-centered design.• Independently managed 25+ scientific projects in 2019 with unique scopes, budgets, and dynamic timelines requiring fast-paced decision-making.• Communicated key deliverables to clients, including proposals as well as complex scientific technical reports, in a compelling, digestible way.

• Employed quantitative research methods to evaluate reaction time and decision making• Funded by the National Science Foundation Graduate fellowship• Produced six high-impact peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals• Analyzed large datasets to draw key insights for publication• Communicated yearly scientific progress and results to the National Science Foundation• Executed qualitative and quantitative experiments on face perception & human behavior• Trained multidisciplinary teams and mentored junior staff in ethical scientific practices

• Served as student consultant for internal and external clients.• Translated complex research about predictive analytics into an executive report for leveraging large datasets to make evidence-based decisions.• Supported the development of a Graduate Student Assessment System using six behaviorally-anchored rating scales, facilitating career development of 6 students. • Created competency models to aid in the development of student career paths.• Effectively applied theory to research and practice with ongoing client demands per semester, as well as resource/time constraints with changing workloads.

• Facilitated two assessment centers per semester, assessing 12 students per center.• Provided 12 students with critical oral and written feedback related to leadership competencies.• Assisted 6 students in designing and maintaining personal developmental plans.• Synthesized and presented actionable research findings to teams of administrative heads regarding how to improve the LDC, which led to upgraded behaviorally-anchored rating scales for future assessments.

• Spearheaded a user experience study examining the graduate student experience in PSU Psychology• Drafted a qualitative survey to evaluate departmental strengths and developmental opportunities• Recruited and trained student representatives to objectively evaluate survey findings• Organized focus groups and served as focus group lead to garner in-depth insights for improving graduate climate• Provided critical feedback in strategic planning meetings with Director of Graduate Training and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts