Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of California System

Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of California System include Sara Murdock, Ph.D., Jeff Shafiroff, Ph.D., Kirea Mazzolini, Ayako Yasuda, ben pageler, Jeff Kurish, Arend Meijer, and Wendy Peer.

Sara Murdock, Ph.D.

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Award winning PhD using research-backed social science methods to solve real world organizational challenges in human capital, social impact, and organizational excellence
Experience

Steinberg Hart

Director of People & Culture / October, 2022 — March, 2024

Use research-backed, proven social science methods to set strategy and run the people function for a global design firm.

International Living Futures Institute

Organizational Equity Advisor / August, 2023 — Present

Research on social impact indicators and benchmarking related to: 1) supply chain and vendors 2) employee pay, gender, and racial equity 3) employee health, wellness, and experience 4) corporate social responsibility and community stewardship 5) client/end user outcomes and impact

ChangeEngine

Advisory Board / January, 2023 — Present

Collaborate with CEO and CoFounders on HRIS, employee communications, and other talent engagement methods

Impact Entrepreneur

Correspondent / December, 2023 — Present

Research, insights, and writing on the world's top social impact challenges and the solutions that are addressing them.

illuminem

Thought Leader / March — Present

Research, insights, and writing on social sustainability solutions and how they affect other forms of sustainability, including economics, cultures, and environments

Association of Professional Futurists

Futurist / April, 2023 — Present

Thought leadership and projects related to strategic anticipation, foresight, and emerging solutions

Social Impact Ventures

Principal Consultant / January, 2016 — June, 2022

Using research backed social science to address real world client challenges. Projects ranged from human capital to DEI to ESG to change management to organizational development to strategic planning to consumer research and much more

University of California

Learning and Development Lead / January, 2012 — December, 2016

Training project managers in best in class research methodologies

Research Expertise
Organizational Psychology
Pay Equity and Economic Inclusion
Inclusive Leadership Development
Social Impact and Cultural Futurism
Human Capital and Employee Lifecycle
And 2 more
About
<br> Dr. Sara Murdock is an award-winning, globally known expert in organizational power dynamics. Dr. Murdock serves as a pioneer in the field of People & Culture, with a focus on building innovation, inclusive Leadership Development, and aligning organizational objectives with actual Impact. She has led initiatives and departments with global organizations, startups, and traditional corporations alike due to her ability to establish respect and rapport in a way that fuels meaningful growth and drives authentic company strategy. Sara cements her mantra, “Change isn’t hard, it’s human” into every thread of her proven methodology, responsible for helping hundreds of organizations set the standard in People, Leadership, and Impact. With a 20+ year track record in catalyzing profound and necessary shifts in how organizations "do business," Sara is frequently sought after as an advisor, speaker, and author in addition to her executive role. Sara’s training includes a Ph.D. in Social Impact, an MA in Organizational Development, a BA in Culture, and Agile coaching Certifications. An award-winning ballroom dancer, in her free time, Sara enjoys partner dancing, traveling, and writing.

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Jeff Shafiroff, Ph.D.

West Hills (Los Angeles), California, United States of America
Principal - RWE and Outcomes Research at Mirishaf Consulting
Education

University of California

PhD

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Research Expertise
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Physiology (medical)
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Health Economics
And 1 more
About
Jeff Shafiroff, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of Mirishaf Consulting, a management consulting firm that specializes in helping pharmaceutical and medical product companies achieve their scientific and business goals. He has over 12 years of experience working with a variety of organizations, from small consulting organizations to large pharmaceutical and product companies as well as technology assessment groups in one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the US. Dr. Shafiroff holds a Ph.D. from the University of California in Health Services Research with additional course concentration and independent research dissertation work in Epidemiology and Economics in health risk behaviors. He has a strong background in project management and leadership and initiative. At Mirishaf Consulting, Dr. Shafiroff works closely with his client team to provide them with customized solutions to their ongoing development and product launch challenges. He is known for his strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to develop innovative solutions that drive results. He is also a published author, with articles and conference abstracts in outcomes research and health economics and real-world data studies and analysis. He is committed to helping organizations successfully meet their scientific and business needs for product value demonstration.

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Kirea Mazzolini

General Surgery resident with operational expertise, specializing in trauma surgery and critical care
Education

Pomona College

BA, Chemistry / May, 2015

Claremont, California, United States of America

Baylor College of Medicine

M.D. / May, 2019

Houston, Texas, United States of America

University of California System

General Surgery / June, 2024 (anticipated)

Oakland, California, United States of America
Research Expertise
Surgery
About
As a graduate of a top liberal arts college, my educational background is diverse. My experience there led me to medical school in Texas and General Surgery residency in Oakland, where I've found a future in Trauma Surgery and Critical Care.

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Ayako Yasuda

Professor of Finance, University of California, Davis
Experience

University of California

Professor of Finance / July, 2009 — Present

Research Expertise
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Sustainable Finance
Entrepreneurship
Asset Management
Intermediation
And 5 more

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ben pageler

most often a lecturer at university of california
Experience

university of california

lecturer / May, 2011 — June, 2022

taught at various campuses - Merced, Berkeley, and most recently Davis

Research Expertise
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
About
I am interested in the philosophy of neurobiology, esp. as it pertains to representational code

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Jeff Kurish

Ph.D. In nano structures and oxygen sensitive/metallic systems
Education

University of California System

Ph.D., Chemistry / March, 2022

Oakland, California, United States of America

Carnegie Mellon University

BS, Chemistry / May, 2014

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Expertise
Nanostructure
materials
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry

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Arend Meijer

Education

University of California

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Wendy Peer

Education

University of California

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