Current Students
Angela Bowen
Psychology B.A., English B.A., Gonzaga University, 2008
Research Interests: Assessment Centers
Adviser: Alyssa Gibbons, Ph.D.
Email: angela.bowen@colostate.edu
Thomas Cavanagh
Psychology B.A., University of Southern California, 2006
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2011
Research Interests: Training, Computer Based Training, Training Older Adults, Online Research Methods
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: tommy.cavanagh@gmail.com
Lauren Cotter
Psychology B.A., Sociology B.A., Bucknell University, 2011
Research Interests: Training, Work-Family Balance
Adviser: Jan Cleveland, Ph.D.
Email: lcotter@colostate.edu
Travis Drake
Psychology B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 2009
M.S. Applied Statistics and Research Methods, University of Northern Colorado, 2010
Research Interests: Measurement, Assessment Centers, Selection, Engagement
Adviser: Zinta Byrne, Ph.D.
Email: Travis.Drake@Colostate.edu
Kyla Dvorak
Psychology B.S., Colorado State University, 2010
Research Interests: Organizational Support, Leadership, and Motivation
Adviser: Jan Cleveland, Ph.D.
Email: kyla.dvorak@gmail.com
Erica Ermann
Psychology B.S., Ohio State University, 2008
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2011
Research Interests: Occupational Health Psychology, Aging, Job Loss
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: eermann@colostate.edu
Krista Hoffmeister
Psychology B.S., Colorado State University, 2009
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture B.A., Colorado State University, 2009
Research Interests: Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Health Psychology, Leadership, Organizational Climate, Ergonomics, Human Factors
Adviser: Peter Chen, Ph.D.
Email: hoffmk@rams.colostate.edu
Uma Kedharnath
Psychology B.A., University of California, Riverside, 2007
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2010
Research Interests: Leadership and Leadership Development, Reactions to Developmental Feedback, and Technology in the Workplace
Adviser: Alyssa Gibbons, Ph.D.
Email: graduma@colostate.edu
Christa Kiersch
Psychology B.S., University of Iowa, 2007
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2010
Research Interests: Organizational Justice, Leadership, Employee Well-Being, Assessment. The ultimate goal for my research program is to inform and support organizational programs that enhance the triple bottom-line (financial gain, employee well-being, and social responsibility) of organizations.
Adviser: Zinta Byrne, Ph.D.
Email: Christa.Kiersch@gmail.com
Erin Laxson
Psychology B.S., Colorado State University, 2006
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2009
Research Interests:
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: enlaxson@me.com
Rachel Marsh
Psychology B.A., Northern Illinois University, 2010
Research Interests: Training, Diveristy in the Workplace and Motivation
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: Rachel.Marsh@colostate.edu
Jaclyn Menendez
Behavioral Psychology B.A., Ramapo University, 2008
Organizational Management M.A., The George Washington University, 2011
Research Interests: Training, Recruitment, Gender Studies
Adviser: Jan Cleveland, Ph.D.
Email: JaclynMenendez@gmail.com
Tristan Nelson
Psychology B.A., Utah State University, 2009
Research Interests: Training and Development, Computer Based Training, Work-Family Conflict
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: tristqnelson@gmail.com
Emily Nowacki
Psychology B.A., Rutgers University, 2009
Research Interests: Employee Engagement, Meaningful Work, Leadership Development, and Coaching
Adviser: Zinta Byrne, Ph.D.
Email: Emily.Nowacki@colostate.edu
Javier Ospina
Psychology B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009
Research Interests: Role of Work in Self-Identity, Job Insecurity, Unemployment
Adviser: Jan Cleveland, Ph.D.
Email: javier.ospina@colostate.edu
Stefanie Putter
Psychology B.A., University of Rochester, 2007
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2010
Research Interests: Leadership Development, Training, Occupational Health Psychology
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: Stefanie.Putter@rams.colostate.edu
Alex Rechlin
Psychology B.A., Washington University in St. Louis, 2006
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2009
Research Interests: Training, Mentoring, Leadership, Learning and Development, Cross-Cultural I/O
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: rechlin@rams.colostate.edu
Kyle Sandell
Psychology B.S., University of Florida, 2010
Research Interests: Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Culture
Adviser: Zinta Byrne
Email: sandell.kyle@gmail.com
Christy Smith
Psychology B.A., Colorado State University, 2006
General Psychology with a Clinical Emphasis M.A., New School for Social Research in New York City, 2009
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2012
Research Interests: Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Leadership
Adviser: Zinta Byrne, Ph.D.
Email: Christine.Smith@colostate.edu
Zach Steiner
Psychology B.A., Butler Univerity, 2005
I/O Psychology M.S., IUPUI, 2008
Research Interests: Organizational Image, Recruitment, Trust, Employee Engagement, and Measurement
Adviser: Zinta Byrne, Ph.D.
Email: Zachary.Steiner@colostate.edu
Adam Vanhove
Psychology B.A.S., University of Minnesota Duluth, 2007
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2011
Research Interests: Selection, Performance Evaluation and Management, Leadership
Adviser: Alyssa Gibbons, Ph.D.
Email: avanhove@lamar.colostate.edu
Janet Weidert
Psychology B.A., Human Development B.A., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2008
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2011
Research Interests: Employee Engagement, Leadership
Adviser: Zinta Byrne, Ph.D.
Email: janet.weidert@colostate.edu
Natalie Wolfson
Psychology B.A., Rice University, 2007
I/O Psychology M.S., Colorado State University, 2010
Research Interests: Training and Development, Special Worker Populations
Adviser: Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D.
Email: natalie.wolfson@rams.colostate.edu
