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Dr. Sarah Mitchell PhD, Organizational Psychology

Leading expert in career development and AI-powered coaching with 15+ years of experience helping professionals unlock their potential through evidence-based assessments and personalized guidance.

PhD, Stanford University
Licensed Career Counselor
15+ Years Experience

Verified Expert Profile

Credentials & Qualifications

Dr. Mitchell’s extensive educational background and professional certifications establish her as a leading authority in career development and organizational psychology.

Education

PhD, Organizational Psychology

Stanford University, 2008

Dissertation: “AI-Enhanced Career Assessment Models”

MBA, Human Resources

Harvard Business School, 2005

BS, Psychology

UC Berkeley, 2003

Magna Cum Laude

Professional Certifications

Licensed Career Counselor (LCC)
Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP)
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
AI Ethics in HR Certification
Psychometric Assessment Specialist

Awards & Recognition

Excellence in Career Development Research

International Career Development Association, 2023

Top 40 Under 40 HR Leaders

HR Executive Magazine, 2022

Innovation in Assessment Technology

Society for Industrial Psychology, 2021

Professional Experience

Over 15 years of progressive experience in career development, organizational psychology, and AI-powered assessment technologies.

Lead Career Development Expert

MakingMoves.ai

2020 – Present

Leading the development of AI-powered career assessment and coaching systems. Responsible for ensuring the scientific validity and ethical implementation of all assessment tools and coaching algorithms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • • Design and validate psychometric assessments
  • • Oversee AI coaching algorithm development
  • • Lead research on career development trends
  • • Ensure ethical AI implementation

Key Achievements:

  • • Developed 12+ validated assessment tools
  • • Improved user satisfaction by 40%
  • • Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers
  • • Led team of 8 career specialists

Senior Career Psychologist

LinkedIn Learning

2017 – 2020

Developed career development curricula and assessment tools for LinkedIn’s learning platform, reaching over 2 million professionals worldwide.

Research Scientist

Google People Operations

2014 – 2017

Conducted research on talent assessment and career development, contributing to Google’s internal career development programs and performance management systems.

Assistant Professor

UC San Francisco, Department of Psychology

2009 – 2014

Taught graduate courses in organizational psychology and conducted research on career development and workplace assessment. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

Research & Publications

Dr. Mitchell has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is a recognized thought leader in career development and AI-powered assessment technologies.

Research Areas

AI-Enhanced Career Assessment

Development and validation of machine learning models for career guidance

Psychometric Assessment Design

Creating reliable and valid psychological measurement tools

Career Development Theory

Advancing theoretical frameworks for modern career guidance

Workplace Psychology

Understanding organizational behavior and employee development

Publication Impact

45+

Peer-Reviewed Papers

2,500+

Citations

15

H-Index

8

Book Chapters

Recent Publications

“AI-Powered Career Assessment: Validation and Ethical Considerations”

Journal of Applied Psychology, 2024

Co-authored with Dr. James Chen and Dr. Maria Rodriguez. Impact Factor: 8.5

“The Future of Career Development: Integrating Human Expertise with AI”

Harvard Business Review, 2023

Featured article with over 50,000 views

“Psychometric Properties of Modern Career Assessment Tools”

Psychological Assessment, 2023

Comprehensive meta-analysis of 150+ assessment tools

“Ethical AI in Career Guidance: A Framework for Responsible Implementation”

Computers in Human Behavior, 2022

Cited by 200+ subsequent research papers

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Mitchell’s expertise spans multiple domains within career development and organizational psychology.

Career Assessment Design

Expert in developing and validating psychometric assessments for career guidance, personality evaluation, and skill measurement.

Psychometric validation
Test reliability & validity
Cross-cultural adaptation

AI-Powered Coaching

Pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence with human expertise to create personalized career coaching experiences.

Machine learning algorithms
Natural language processing
Ethical AI implementation

Organizational Psychology

Deep understanding of workplace dynamics, employee motivation, and organizational behavior patterns.

Workplace behavior analysis
Team dynamics
Leadership development

Career Development Theory

Advanced knowledge of career development theories and their practical application in modern workplace contexts.

Career transition models
Life-span development
Decision-making frameworks

Data Analytics

Expert in statistical analysis, research methodology, and data-driven insights for career development programs.

Statistical modeling
Predictive analytics
Research methodology

Ethics & Compliance

Ensuring ethical practices in AI implementation, data privacy, and professional standards in career development.

AI ethics frameworks
Data privacy compliance
Professional standards

Professional Memberships

Active participation in leading professional organizations and editorial boards.

American Psychological Association

Division 14: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology

International Career Development Association

Board Member & Research Committee Chair

Journal of Applied Psychology

Editorial Board Member

AI Ethics in HR Consortium

Founding Member & Standards Committee

National Career Development Association

Certified Career Counselor & Trainer

Stanford Alumni Association

Psychology Department Advisory Board

Verification & Contact

All credentials and qualifications have been independently verified.

Credential Verification

Education credentials verified by National Student Clearinghouse
Professional licenses verified by state licensing boards
Publications verified through academic databases
Employment history verified by previous employers

Experience Expert-Led Career Guidance

Benefit from Dr. Mitchell’s expertise through our AI-powered platform, where her research and insights guide every assessment and recommendation.

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