Meg Warren

About Meg Warren

Dr. Meg Warren is a researcher, author, and keynote speaker exploring the intersection of allyship and well-being across organizations, institutions, and cultures worldwide. A social-organizational psychologist, she employs a culturally-responsive and wellbeing-centered approach to understand how people rise as effective allies in diverse contexts. Her widely cited and award-recognized research has informed scholarship and practice globally. She has published more than 60 journal articles and book chapters, edited 2 books, and writes for the Psychology Today column, Better and Happier: The positive psychology of impactful and joyful allyship. Her work has been covered by 300+ media outlets, in 30+ countries, and translated or presented in 10+ languages. She has delivered keynotes and invited speeches across a range of industries, including non-profit, higher education, consumer products, healthcare, financial services, automotives, public services, and property development.A named Fulbright Specialist, Dr. Warren has conducted research or advised projects in 10+ countries, exploring allyship in contexts ranging from STEM professionals and blue-collar workers in North America, to child soldiers in Congo, descendants of indentured laborers in Fiji, and landlords in the slums of Kenya. Dr. Warren is a Professor of Management at Western Washington University and a Faculty Affiliate of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan. She has served as a Visiting Fellow at the University of South Pacific, Fiji, and as a Visiting Scholar at CFK Africa and Kenyatta University in Kenya. Dr. Warren also mentors emerging thought leaders through The Op-Ed Project and serves on the boards of non-profits advancing equity and inclusion.

Experience

1. Professor of Management

   Western Washington University

   Aug 2025 — Present · Bellingham, WA, US

Education

• Claremont Graduate University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Positive Organizational Psychology

  2011 — 2018

• University of Mumbai (MMK College)

  Bachelor's degree, Management Studies

  2005

• ICFAI University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management

  2011

• Alverno College

  Master's degree, Organizational Development

  2008 — 2010

• Claremont Graduate University

  Graduate Certificate, Applied Women's Studies

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Quantitative Research
• Research
• Survey Design
• Women and Gender
• Strategic Planning
• Diversity
• Psychology
• Nonprofits
• Change Management
• Training
• Training and Facilitation
• Program Evaluation
• Cross-Cultural Research
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Qualitative Research
• Spss
• Organizational Development
• Teaching
• Positive Psychology
• Positive Relationships
• Public Speaking