Layered desert terrain in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park · photographed by Danika

Selected work

Evidence, translated into action.

A collection of academic and applied projects focused on understanding work, improving decisions, and helping organizations act with confidence.

The working thread

Define the question carefully, understand the setting, and leave people with something they can actually use.

Selection systems

Job analysis & structured interview

A job analysis designed to address turnover, followed by a structured interview and practical guide for hiring managers.

  • Role research using O*NET
  • Interviews with employees and a supervisor
  • Validated selection materials

Organizational health

Organizational needs assessment

A mixed-method needs analysis that translated employee interviews and survey themes into actionable recommendations.

  • Stakeholder interviews
  • Theme-led survey design
  • Clear findings and recommendations

Change management

Change readiness assessment

An assessment of a hospital department’s readiness for change, built to help leaders sequence interventions more effectively.

  • Readiness measurement
  • Evidence-based intervention planning
  • Department-level recommendations

Performance systems

Performance appraisal redesign

Leadership of an eight-person team creating and refining behavior-based performance evaluations for two distinct roles.

  • Behavioral performance dimensions
  • Manager and employee feedback fields
  • Two role-specific instruments

Independent research

Work patterns & eating behavior

An original study carried from concept and IRB approval through execution, analysis, and a public poster presentation.

  • End-to-end study ownership
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Audience-friendly research communication