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Current Members

The Worker Wellbeing Lab is a feminist research lab that welcomes scholars interested in employee health, flourishing, and belonging. We need every smart and brilliant junior scholar to help smash the heteropatriarchy, racism, social inequality, and xenophobia in organizations.

Lab Director

Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales

Dr. Gonzalez-Morales is a leading scholar in occupational health psychology, focusing on how organizational interventions can foster civil, inclusive, and healthy work environments. Her research explores the intersection of gender, power, and wellbeing, aiming to dismantle systemic inequalities. She is a frequent speaker on ‘oppressive civility’ and ‘switching off’ for mental recovery.

Current Research Associates & Staff

Joshua Sanchez

Doctoral researcher | Lab Manager

Joshua oversees the daily operations of the WW Lab, coordinating research projects and managing the lab’s outreach initiatives. With a background in organizational psychology, he ensures the lab’s mission of belonging is reflected in its internal culture and external partnerships.

Brittany Simmons

Doctoral Researcher

I am a graduate student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Claremont Graduate University with a background that blends marketing, research, event production, and creative operations. My work sits at the intersection of people and strategy, and I am passionate about helping teams grow with intention, clarity, and innovation.

Bryan Lian MS RD CPCC

Doctoral Researcher

I bridge the gap between employee well-being and organizational performance. As a Registered Dietitian and Doctoral Student in Positive Organizational Psychology, I help leaders build cultures where teams don’t just work—they thrive.

Chloe Castro, SHRM-CP

Doctoral Researcher

Hello! I’m a Ph.D. student in Organizational Behavior at Claremont Graduate University, specializing in remote work and occupational health psychology.

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DeAnna Woods

Research Associate

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Dr. Divya Salwan

Doctoral Researcher

Psychiatrist | Public Health & Psychology Professional | Specialist in Telepsychiatry & Psychological Counseling

Emily Zavala

Doctoral Researcher

Former public safety telecommunicator with 16 years of experience working for the Los Angeles Police Department. Currently working as an Administrative Analyst researching and providing recommendations for Equity, Performance Management and Innovation policies impacting all facets of the City including budgeting, hiring and public safety. In addition, a full-time PhD student at Claremont Graduate University specializing in Positive Organizational Psychology.

Esme Taylor

Doctoral Researcher

Associate Director at the Center for Academic and Faculty Excellence at Claremont Graduate University | PhD Scholar | Researcher

Gavriella Rubin

Doctoral Researcher

Psychology Doctoral Student | Researcher | Positive Psychology | Mindfulness | Wellbeing at the individual + systems levels

Joomi Park

Doctoral Researcher

I am a PhD student in Positive Organizational Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, focused on how organizational systems, culture, and decision-making structures shape performance, motivation, and equity at scale.

Martina Ortouste

Doctoral Researcher

PhD Graduate Student in Positive Organizational Psychology

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Nichole Long

Doctoral Researcher

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Rachel Worrell

Doctoral Researcher

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Song Xue

Doctoral Researcher

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Soren Rasmussen

Doctoral Researcher

Ph.D. Student and Research Assistant at Claremont Graduate University

Summer Research Associates

Annual Cohort

Our cohort of brilliant junior scholars who join us each summer to contribute to active studies on workplace flourishing and systemic equity.

Join the Lab

We are always looking for smart and brilliant junior scholars who are passionate about employee health, flourishing, and belonging. Whether you’re interested in our Summer Internship Program or contributing as a Research Associate, we welcome your expertise.