Dr. Burke is an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at LSU. After earning her B.S. in Psychology from Bowling Green State University as well as her M.S. and Ph.D.  in I/O Psychology from Penn State, Dr. Burke joined the Psychology Department at LSU. Her work applies the scientific method to understanding power dynamics at work, focusing primarily on the topics of leadership and diversity. Partnering with organizations to apply her expertise, she has helped clients with member retention, attitudes, and recruitment as well as leadership assessment and development.

In her free time, Dr. Burke enjoys playing tennis, often competing in local leagues and tournaments.  She also spends time working on her garden, practicing yoga, and playing video games.  

Sydney Roux is a second-year graduate student in the LEAD laboratory. She grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in Psychology and Communication Studies. As an undergraduate, she worked a lot with food insecurity by volunteering at the on-campus student pantry as well as taking on an internship there.

Her research interests include diversity for women of color in corporate workplaces as well as leadership and worker well-being. More specifically, she is interested in how being a woman of color in corporate workspaces affects their mental health, productivity, and feelings of safety and satisfaction.

In her free time, Sydney enjoys spending time in her hammock with a good book, working out, or playing video games with friends.

Gabrielle Mellor is a senior at LSU, majoring in Psychology and English. Her research interests include organizational equity and leadership, with a focus on how power and status dynamics shape access to opportunities. Previously in the L.E.A.D. Lab, she explored the regulation of masculinity violations in the workplace through an LSU Discover Project Grant. Currently, she is working towards earning the LSU Discover Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher distinction and aims to pursue a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology in the future. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, engaging in service activities, and spending time with her younger sisters, Sadie and Nora 

 Alyssa Nimmer is a third-year undergraduate student studying psychology and women and gender studies. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, but spent many summers in Baton Rouge with family growing up. Her Sociology of Gender course and Gender, Race, Nation course piqued her interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion studies. Alyssa looks forward to researching the effects of intersectionality within reporting workplace violence and harassment. Outside of the lab, she is an active member of Greek Life through Pi Beta Phi and works as a campus tour guide. When she is off campus, you can find Alyssa enjoying time with her friends, running, and crafting. 

Carly Borne is a senior at LSU majoring in psychology. She has participated in various class projects, including a group research project on how different perspectives influence humor perception. Carly is particularly interested in exploring topics related to diversity and leadership within organizational settings, aiming to understand how varying perspectives can enhance workplace dynamics. She aims to pursue a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, and volunteering at the local food bank. 

 

Trinity Harris is an undergraduate junior in psychology with a minor in wildlife ecology. Growing up in South Louisiana, she has always been interested in the role of diversity and representation in societal institutions. Formerly, her undergraduate research has been focused on natural resource ecology, leading to her increased excitement to explore industrial and organizational psychology in the L.E.A.D. Lab. Although she is a recent psychology student, she is looking forward to expanding her interests.

With a concentration in cognitive neuroscience, Trinity’s interest in the brain and its functions intersects with her love of physical activity that promotes mental well-being. She enjoys spending time outdoors whether it is playing with her dogs, going on a run, or just enjoying time in nature. When indoors, her time is spent working out in the gym or reading a good book. 

Sydney Green earned her PhD in the Fall of 2023 and is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Denison, University.