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.
Sara Murdock, Ph.D.
Award winning PhD using research-backed social science methods to solve real world organizational challenges in human capital, social impact, and organizational excellence
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About
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., Social Impact / June, 2018
City University of Seattle
MA, Organizational Development / May, 2010
Kenyon College
BA, Culture / May, 2005
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
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