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.

Additional Members

  • Victoria Morales

    Field Site Lead • Austin, TX

  • Valerie Nguyen

    Field Site Lead • Madison, WI

  • Varshi Narayanan

    Field Site Lead • Evanston & Chicago, IL

  • Research Assistants • West

    University of Southern California: Rachel Choe, Colin Lee

  • Research Assistants • Central

    Purdue University: Emma Zang

    Northwestern University: Arden Anderson, Sofia Best, Alicia Gu

    University of Texas at Austin: Hannah Campos, Ciara Garcia, Akshara Kolli, Georgina Mbonu

  • Research Assistants • East

    University of Virginia: Alia Karim, Tess Wolf

External Collaborators

  • Greg Depow

    Post-Doctoral Affiliate • Univ. of California at San Diego
    Website

  • Yilin Liu

    Doctoral Student Affiliate • Univ. of Texas at Dallas
    Website

  • Rachel L. Ruttan

    Professor Affiliate • Univ. of Toronto
    Website