Olivia Walker

• Leads multi-study research programs examining how workplace environments and hybrid work arrangements shape employee well-being, engagement, and performance.
• Designs and executes large-scale surveys and experimental studies, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods to generate decision-ready insights.
• Develops and validates new measurement tools to assess employee well-being, belonging, and workplace experience.
• Translates complex behavioral findings into evidence-based recommendations to inform workplace design, people practices, and organizational strategy.

• Conducted applied behavioral research across multiple labs focused on leadership development, workplace identity, and organizational culture.
• Designed and executed experimental, biometric, and qualitative studies to generate actionable insights for research and practitioner audiences.
• Analyzed complex qualitative and quantitative data using structured coding frameworks and thematic analysis to inform research findings.
• Supported end-to-end research execution, including study materials development, IRB management, and research documentation.

Selected Projects

• Experiential Leadership Development Lab (ELDL): Led trials of interactive leadership simulations; analyzed biometric and behavioral data to evaluate training effectiveness; developed training protocols for participants, coaches, and research teams.
• Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative (CBSI): Conducted semi-structured interviews with employees; applied thematic analysis to examine identity, belonging, and stigma management in organizational contexts; contributed to reports informing diversity and inclusion practices.
• Behavioral Research at Darden (BRAD) Lab: Supported experimental studies; developed testing materials; managed IRB submissions; conducted literature reviews; maintained rigorous project documentation and data integrity.