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Director
Lillian T. Eby, Ph.D.
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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!
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!
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.
Rose LeFevre-Levy
I received my BA 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.
David Facteau
I am from Atlanta, GA and received my bachelor of arts from Auburn University in the Spring of 2018. My research interests are tailored towards individual and organizational success. This encompasses leadership development (individually and team wide), mindfulness, work stress, work-life balance, occupational health, and organizational commitment. I want to conduct research that can help individual’s lead happier, more efficient, and more productive work lives.
Josie Anker
I am from Sparta, New Jersey, and received my B.S. in Psychology from Washington and Lee University in May of 2019. My research interests include topics related to employee health and well-being. I am especially interested in applications of positive psychology in the workplace, and I ultimately want to contribute to creating workplace environments where employees can thrive.
Arturia Melson-Silimon
I am from Marietta, GA and received my BS in Psychology at the University of Georgia. In addition to working with Dr. Eby, I am currently advised by Dr. Nathan Carter. I am interested in researching areas related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law, such as issues in selection concerning sub-group differences, employment discrimination and workplace sexual harassment. Generally, I'm interested in researching potential organizational methods which aim to reduce negative experiences of workers belonging to marginalized groups and underrepresented identities.
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.
Undergraduates
Mitchell Peters Undergraduate Lab Manager
Research Interests: I'm Interested in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I find the interactions of people within organizations very interesting, as I believe monitoring relationships and behavior can vastly improve organizations on a large scale. I am specifically interested in mentoring relationships, relationship responsiveness, and research in individual mindsets.
Future career plans: My future career plans entail working in the Industrial-Organizational field of Psychology doing consulting for different businesses and organizations.
Semester/Year applying to graduate school: The plan is to graduate with my Bachelors Degree in Psychology in the Fall Semester of 2020 and to apply to graduate school the same year.
Future career plans: My future career plans entail working in the Industrial-Organizational field of Psychology doing consulting for different businesses and organizations.
Semester/Year applying to graduate school: The plan is to graduate with my Bachelors Degree in Psychology in the Fall Semester of 2020 and to apply to graduate school the same year.
Hannah Stockdale Project Manager
I am a third year at the University of Georgia, majoring in Psychology. I intend to graduate in the Spring of 2021. After graduation, I plan to pursue a graduate degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
I am interested in Industrial-Organizational Psychology - specifically how to develop and maintain positive attitudes and efficiency in the workplace. Additionally, I am passionate about prison reform, and would love to be able to incorporate I/O Psychology into improving conditions for both employees and inmates.
I am interested in Industrial-Organizational Psychology - specifically how to develop and maintain positive attitudes and efficiency in the workplace. Additionally, I am passionate about prison reform, and would love to be able to incorporate I/O Psychology into improving conditions for both employees and inmates.
Olivia Calhoun Project Manager
I am interested in career stress and management in individuals as well as the practical applications of mindfulness in the workplace. Additionally, I enjoy learning about and researching social psychology and sociology.
I am scheduled to graduate in Spring of 2021 and I am hoping to be accepted to graduate school in fall of that year to pursue a doctoral degree in Industrial/Organizational psychology.
I am scheduled to graduate in Spring of 2021 and I am hoping to be accepted to graduate school in fall of that year to pursue a doctoral degree in Industrial/Organizational psychology.
Taylor Underwood
I am a third year undergraduate psychology major. My research interests are ever-growing, but currently include subjects such as personality and interpersonal relationships. I plan on pursuing a doctoral degree in either clinical or counseling psychology and will be beginning to apply to graduate programs in Fall 2020.
Lagha Mostajabi
I am currently a junior at the University of Georgia, majoring in psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. I am interested in topics pertaining to both Clinical and Industrial-Organizational Psychology, such as the treatment of mental disorders, family dynamics, and diversity within the workplace. After completing my Bachelor’s degree in psychology in the Fall of 2020, I’d like to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. My future career aspiration is to be a Clinical Psychologist.
Chapman Lindgren
Career and Research Interests: I'm interested in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, as well as Health Psychology. I believe that positive connections and conditions between all employees in a forward-thinking environment fosters success in the workplace as well as the home. Additionally, I have a strong desire to work alongside military Veterans as they reintegrate themselves into working society.
Semester/Year Applying to Graduate School: Fall 2019
Semester/Year Applying to Graduate School: Fall 2019
Drema Beavers
I am really interested in learning more about mindfulness and how that plays a role in work life and at home. I also want to learn more about mentoring relationships and the impact they have on both individuals. As far as my future plans, I am unsure. I joined this research lab in order to see if research is a path I’d like to take and if I’d like to go to graduate school to get my doctorate in IO Psychology. However, currently, I am on the path to go to Law School.
Elizabeth Swartz
Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Psychology
Future Career Plans: I graduate from UGA in 2022, and I plan to apply to graduate school soon after in hopes of pursuing a career as a Forensic Psychologist.
Future Career Plans: I graduate from UGA in 2022, and I plan to apply to graduate school soon after in hopes of pursuing a career as a Forensic Psychologist.
Arielle Clark
My research interests are child development, criminal psychology, and I-O psychology, and I'm not sure about my future career plans. I'm hoping working in this research lab will help me narrow down some career choices. I'm possibly interested in becoming a therapist or a professor.
Anna Hutchins
I am a junior psychology major with specific research interests in interpersonal relationships, personality, and forensic psychology. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2021 and am hoping to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Jonas Sutphin
As a third-year student here at UGA I am developing my interests in both I-O psychology and developmental psychology by being part of various labs as an undergraduate research assistant. These interests include positive workplace dynamics, work/ family balance, employee well-being, and procuring efficient work environments. After graduation in May of 2021 I hope to earn my doctoral degree in either I-O or developmental psychology