LEADERSHIP

Andrea G. Dittmann

CO-FOUNDER • WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR
Andrea G. Dittmann is the Co-Founder and Western Region Director of the Solutions Lab. Andrea’s research centers on identifying the sources of—and solutions to address—inequalities in workplaces, organizations, and society at large. Andrea earned her Ph.D. in Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Andrea is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Kyle S. H. Dobson

CO-FOUNDER • EASTERN REGION DIRECTOR
Kyle S. H. Dobson is the Co-Founder and Eastern Region Director for the Solutions Lab. Kyle’s research expertise is in building authentic connections: deep understanding of ourselves and others, across boundaries. Kyle earned his Ph.D. in Management and Organizations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Kyle is based in Central Virginia.
Arianna Chiappi

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Arianna Chiappi is the Operations Director of the Solutions Lab. Arianna oversees the Lab's daily operational functions, ensuring efficiency through coordination of researchers and financial planning. Arianna earned her master's degree in Applied Cognitive Psychology and her bachelor's degree in Social and Work Psychology from the University of Padova. Arianna is based in Italy.
Jasmine Liou

RELATIONSHIPS PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Jasmine is the full-time Relationships Portfolio Manager for the Solutions Lab. Jasmine’s management focuses on projects that build relationships through trust and transparency between service workers and their communities. Jasmine graduated Rice University with a B.A. in Psychology with honors and Business (Management). Jasmine in based in Los Angeles, CA and is interested in pursuing a masters in social work.
Victoria Morales

WELLNESS PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Victoria is the full-time Wellness Portfolio Manager for the Solutions Lab. Victoria’s management focuses on projects that build resilience and mental well-being for service workers and their communities. Victoria graduated the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology. Victoria is based in Austin, TX and is interested in pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Additional Members

Valerie Nguyen

Field Site Lead • Irvine, CA
Varshi Narayanan

Field Site Lead • Evanston & Chicago, IL
Catherine Housson *

Field Site Lead • Charlottesville, VA
Research Assistants • West

University of Washington at Seattle: Emma Zang
Research Assistants • Central

Northwestern University: Arden Anderson, Chelsea Ogbonna, Nia Daniels
University of Texas at Austin: Hannah Campos, Ciara Garcia
Research Assistants • East

University of Virginia: Alia Karim, Diego De Leon, Einmon Tha, Joseph Jones * , Lily Dorathy * , Maggie Meares
* = Pursuing their Independent Study with Dr. Dobson in his role as a UVA Professor.