Quinetta Roberson, PhD, is the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management and Psychology at Michigan State University. With over 30 years of academic and professional experience, her research focuses on developing organizational capabilities and creating value through the strategic management of people, with particular emphasis on diverse work teams, inclusive work environments, and organizational justice. Her work has been published in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Journal of Management. She has also edited the Handbook of Diversity in the Workplace, published by Oxford Press, and co-edited several volumes of the Research in Social Issues in Management book series.
In addition to her research, Dr. Roberson has held important editorial roles, including as Deputy Editor of the Academy of Management Journal and Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Psychology. Her leadership contributions include serving as President of the Academy of Management (2020-2021) and as Director of the Science of Organizations program at the National Science Foundation.
Dr. Roberson earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Maryland, an M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Planning from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Delaware. Her early career as a financial analyst and small business development consultant informs her scholarship, teaching, and work with organizations. Dr. Roberson is a Fellow of the Academy of Management, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Association for Psychological Science.
Mike has been AMJ's Managing Editor since 2007. He has also served as Managing Editor for Academy of Management Learning & Education (AMLE) since joining the Academy of Management staff. Mike attended the University of Northern Colorado as a Journalism major before receiving his BA in Communications from Pace University. His professional background has been in the publishing industry, most recently as Senior Editor at Scholastic in the science reference division. Other experience includes editing, writing, and book production for M.E. Sharpe, Inc., Elsevier Science, Oceana Publications, and the American Water Works Association in Denver, CO. He currently lives in Brookfield, CT.