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.
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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
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
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
Developed career development curricula and assessment tools for LinkedIn’s learning platform, reaching over 2 million professionals worldwide.
Research Scientist
Google People Operations
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
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
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Citations
H-Index
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.
AI-Powered Coaching
Pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence with human expertise to create personalized career coaching experiences.
Organizational Psychology
Deep understanding of workplace dynamics, employee motivation, and organizational behavior patterns.
Career Development Theory
Advanced knowledge of career development theories and their practical application in modern workplace contexts.
Data Analytics
Expert in statistical analysis, research methodology, and data-driven insights for career development programs.
Ethics & Compliance
Ensuring ethical practices in AI implementation, data privacy, and professional standards in career development.
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
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