Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Missouri State University

LeAnna DeAngelo is a psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in health psychology. After completing her education, LeAnna began teaching as an Adjunct Faculty and Lecturer at Missouri State University. She also worked as a Psychologist, serving as a State Consultative Examiner in Colorado. In this role, she conducted psychological evaluations and provided recommendations for Social Security Disability claimants. She has a special interest in health psychology, focusing on the mind-body connection and how psychological factors can impact physical health. She is an executive coach and is a fellow of the Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School affiliate and leads its Creativity Discussion Group. She continues to stay updated on the latest research and techniques in the field and incorporates them into her practices. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, and singing opera.

Dr. Benjamin Thomas is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Dr. Thomas has served as an applied researcher and consultant--collaborating with leaders and practitioners from small businesses up to Fortune Top-10 companies--and a skilled teacher and coach--from small groups in workshops to large classrooms across semesters. He has led cross-disciplinary research groups to 8 peer-reviewed publications (13 total) and provided meaningful research insights in areas of consumer and employee sentiments on more than 20 research projects. He is a trusted reviewer for multiple top-level management outlets, and displays his passion for learning with a wide range of research expertise areas from new employee experiences, leader integrity, organizational culture contributors to bad behavior, psychometrics, and the mental health of employees .

Dr. Meghan Lowery is an experienced industrial/organizational psychologist with expertise in assessments, surveys, and workforce research. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2010, and her M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Missouri State University in 2007. She also holds a B.S. in Psychology from Texas State University. Dr. Lowery has over a decade of experience in the field, working in a variety of roles including Senior Director, Global Talent Science at Eli Lilly and Company, Director of Organizational Consulting at Psychological Associates, and Director at Applied Research Consultants. She has also served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Throughout her career, Dr. Lowery has focused on helping organizations optimize their workforce through the use of assessments, surveys, and research. She has a strong understanding of data analysis and has conducted numerous studies on employee engagement, job satisfaction, and leadership development. She is also skilled in developing and implementing talent management strategies. Dr. Lowery is a highly-respected member of the industrial/organizational psychology community and has presented her research at numerous conferences. She is also a published author, with articles appearing in respected journals such as the Journal of Business and Psychology and the Journal of Applied Psychology. Dr. Lowery enjoys spending time training her horses, barrel racing, educating others, and spending time with her family on their ranch. She is dedicated to using her expertise to help organizations improve their workplace culture and create a more engaged and productive workforce.

I have over two years of direct banking and financial services experience, and recently began working for the company DataAnnotation, training AI chatbots.