Dr. Eden King

Eden King serves as the Lynette S Autrey Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Rice University where she has established herself as a leading expert in workplace diversity and organizational management Her academic journey began at Rice University where she earned her BA MA and PhD in Psychology completing her doctorate in 2006 Her research program has produced over 100 scholarly publications focusing on challenges faced by diverse groups in the workplace including women LGBT individuals religious and racial minorities pregnant women and older workers Her work has gained significant recognition appearing in major media outlets including the New York Times Good Morning America and Harvard Business Review She currently serves as Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Management and Associate Editor for the Journal of Business and Psychology Her expertise extends to practical applications through consulting work on climate initiatives selection systems and diversity training programs Her contributions to the field have earned her recognition from the American Psychological Association the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology where she served as president Her research combines rigorous academic study with practical applications making her work valuable for both scholarly advancement and organizational implementation Her impact extends beyond academia through partnerships with organizations to improve diversity climate enhance selection fairness and develop effective diversity training programs.