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Director
Lillian T. Eby, Ph.D.
Thanks for visiting our ECHO Lab!
I joined the University of Georgia in 1996 and am a Professor of Psychology in the Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology Program. Broadly speaking, my research interests are in the area of relationships and occupational health, with a special emphasis on mentoring and the healthcare workforce. Over the past 20+ years I have published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in scholarly outlets such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Management, among others. I have also co-edited three books with my longtime collaborator and close friend, Dr. Tammy Allen [Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring (2007), Personal Relationships (2012), The Oxford Handbook of Work and Family (2016). I am currently serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Psychology and am a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. To support of my research on work stress, turnover, and mentoring among the healthcare workforce. I have received several large grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse focusing on stress, burnout and turnover among the substance abuse treatment workforce. In addition to my role in the I-O Program here at UGA, I am the Director of the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research (OIBR), a service unit under the Office for Research that encourages, supports, and enhances multi-disciplinary research across campus. As you can see from the photos, I love to travel and spend time doing fun outdoor adventures with my family.
Thanks for visiting our ECHO Lab!
I joined the University of Georgia in 1996 and am a Professor of Psychology in the Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology Program. Broadly speaking, my research interests are in the area of relationships and occupational health, with a special emphasis on mentoring and the healthcare workforce. Over the past 20+ years I have published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in scholarly outlets such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Management, among others. I have also co-edited three books with my longtime collaborator and close friend, Dr. Tammy Allen [Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring (2007), Personal Relationships (2012), The Oxford Handbook of Work and Family (2016). I am currently serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Psychology and am a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. To support of my research on work stress, turnover, and mentoring among the healthcare workforce. I have received several large grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse focusing on stress, burnout and turnover among the substance abuse treatment workforce. In addition to my role in the I-O Program here at UGA, I am the Director of the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research (OIBR), a service unit under the Office for Research that encourages, supports, and enhances multi-disciplinary research across campus. As you can see from the photos, I love to travel and spend time doing fun outdoor adventures with my family.
Postdocs & Graduate Students
Melissa Robertson
I completed my PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of Georgia in 2018 and am now working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the ECHO Lab. I am from Vancouver, Canada and received my Bachelor of Arts Honors from Simon Fraser
University in 2012 and my Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from UGA in 2014. My research focuses on relational
processes, the work-life interface, research methods, and employee well-being. I am currently working on several projects related to
these areas, including a review of objective measures of health used in I/O psychology, a study of intergenerational caregiving, and a
study on work-family transitions over time. My work has been published in peer-reviewed outlets such as the Journal of Vocational
Behavior and the Journal of Management, and I have received research funding from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. When I'm not working, I love spending time with my wonderful
husband Dantae and my sweet dog Maple!
University in 2012 and my Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from UGA in 2014. My research focuses on relational
processes, the work-life interface, research methods, and employee well-being. I am currently working on several projects related to
these areas, including a review of objective measures of health used in I/O psychology, a study of intergenerational caregiving, and a
study on work-family transitions over time. My work has been published in peer-reviewed outlets such as the Journal of Vocational
Behavior and the Journal of Management, and I have received research funding from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. When I'm not working, I love spending time with my wonderful
husband Dantae and my sweet dog Maple!
Olivia Vande Griek
I am a PhD student focused on leadership development, employee well-being, and career development. I am originally from Burlington,
Vermont, and I graduated in 2015 with a BA in psychology from Clark University. Outside of work and school I enjoy hiking, baking, and
traveling!
Vermont, and I graduated in 2015 with a BA in psychology from Clark University. Outside of work and school I enjoy hiking, baking, and
traveling!
Hayley Trainer
I joined the ECHO Lab as a PhD student in 2016. I am co-advised by Drs. Lillian Eby and Dorothy Carter and is an active member in both
the Enhancing Connection & Health and Organizations (ECHO) and the Leadership, Innovation, Networks, and Collaboration (LINC) labs
at UGA. I am originally from Jupiter, Florida, and she graduated from Duke University with a BA in Psychology in 2015 and from the
London School of Economics with a MSc in Organizational and Social Psychology in 2016. My research interests broadly include
leadership, communication, and decision-making in teams and multi-team systems, and the application of social network analysis to
these three domains.
the Enhancing Connection & Health and Organizations (ECHO) and the Leadership, Innovation, Networks, and Collaboration (LINC) labs
at UGA. I am originally from Jupiter, Florida, and she graduated from Duke University with a BA in Psychology in 2015 and from the
London School of Economics with a MSc in Organizational and Social Psychology in 2016. My research interests broadly include
leadership, communication, and decision-making in teams and multi-team systems, and the application of social network analysis to
these three domains.
Rose LeFevre-Levy
I received myBA in psychology from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. My specific interests include how organizations
can be developed to promote positive outcomes such as worker well-being, motivation, and engagement. My secondary interests
include leadership, diversity, and gender issues in the workplace. In addition to working with Dr. Eby, I am part of the Integrating Work
into Life lab run by Dr. Kristen Shockley.
can be developed to promote positive outcomes such as worker well-being, motivation, and engagement. My secondary interests
include leadership, diversity, and gender issues in the workplace. In addition to working with Dr. Eby, I am part of the Integrating Work
into Life lab run by Dr. Kristen Shockley.
Kate Conley
I came to UGA from Madison, Wisconsin in 2014 after earning my bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. My research
interests connect applied psychometrics with substantive areas around employee well-being and quality of life including topics of stress
management, workplace relationships, employee resilience, work engagement, occupational health and positive organizational
scholarship. I have begun to investigate positive employee interventions that alleviate work-related stress and increase employee
potential (e.g. mindfulness, gratitude, wellness programs, and family-friendly policies). In my free time, I enjoy yoga, outdoor adventures
and catching up with friends.
interests connect applied psychometrics with substantive areas around employee well-being and quality of life including topics of stress
management, workplace relationships, employee resilience, work engagement, occupational health and positive organizational
scholarship. I have begun to investigate positive employee interventions that alleviate work-related stress and increase employee
potential (e.g. mindfulness, gratitude, wellness programs, and family-friendly policies). In my free time, I enjoy yoga, outdoor adventures
and catching up with friends.
Katelyn Sanders
After receiving my undergraduate degree from UGA, I was so excited to be given the opportunity to continue my education at a higher
level here at this great university. While my major professor is Malissa Clark, I have been a part of the ECHO Lab since undergrad and I
am grateful to continue working and learning through this lab. Generally speaking, my research interests include work-family issues in
underrepresented groups, diversity in the workplace, and employee health and well-being.
level here at this great university. While my major professor is Malissa Clark, I have been a part of the ECHO Lab since undergrad and I
am grateful to continue working and learning through this lab. Generally speaking, my research interests include work-family issues in
underrepresented groups, diversity in the workplace, and employee health and well-being.
Rachel Williamson
I am from Charlotte, North Carolina, and completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of South Carolina in 2012. I
entered the IO Psychology PhD program at the University of Georgia in 2013 and will start as an Assistant Professor of IO Psychology at
LSU in the Fall of 2018. My program of research focuses on individual differences in the context of employee well-being through the
utilization and application of novel and rigorous methodology. Broadly, this covers topics including work-family, mindfulness, and sexual
orientation disclosure at work.
entered the IO Psychology PhD program at the University of Georgia in 2013 and will start as an Assistant Professor of IO Psychology at
LSU in the Fall of 2018. My program of research focuses on individual differences in the context of employee well-being through the
utilization and application of novel and rigorous methodology. Broadly, this covers topics including work-family, mindfulness, and sexual
orientation disclosure at work.
Muriel Clauson
I am a graduate student in the industrial-organizational psychology program at UGA. I am interested in the intersection of advanced
technologies and the work experience. My current research focuses on the future of work, machine learning, technology adoption, and
re-skilling.
technologies and the work experience. My current research focuses on the future of work, machine learning, technology adoption, and
re-skilling.
Undergraduates
Kajol Patel
I am currently a senior at the University of Georgia, majoring in Biology and Psychology, with an emphasis on Neuroscience and pre-med
intent. I have been working in the ECHO lab as a research assistant since January 2016, and my current research project focuses on
depression. In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching shows on Netflix and trying out new restaurants in Athens with close friends!
intent. I have been working in the ECHO lab as a research assistant since January 2016, and my current research project focuses on
depression. In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching shows on Netflix and trying out new restaurants in Athens with close friends!
