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Featured Speakers

Sarika Abbi
Sarika AbbiAspen Institute

Sarika is an Associate Director for the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program. She leads our Benefits21 work to modernize the design and delivery of benefits to ensure the financial security and economic dignity of all workers. She has spent nearly 15 years in financial inclusion and financial security work, both internationally and domestically, with expertise in program management, product design, research and evaluation. Prior to joining Aspen FSP, she was the Assistant Director of the San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment, directing its Economic Mobility Lab to test and scale innovations that strengthen the economic security and mobility of low income San Franciscans. She developed and managed strategic partnerships with City departments to design and embed financial solutions into their work, including innovative ways to reimagine benefits so workers and their families can achieve stability and long-term financial security. She also worked at Commonwealth (formerly D2D Fund) to design, pilot and evaluate financial innovations, helping lead a new area of work on emergency savings. Prior to that she worked at ideas42 and collaborated with financial institutions, funders and academics to design, pilot and evaluate financial innovations internationally. Sarika earned her Master of Arts in Public Administration from New York University and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Sarika Abbi
Sarika AbbiAspen Institute

Sarika is an Associate Director for the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program. She leads our Benefits21 work to modernize the design and delivery of benefits to ensure the financial security and economic dignity of all workers. She has spent nearly 15 years in financial inclusion and financial security work, both internationally and domestically, with expertise in program management, product design, research and evaluation. Prior to joining Aspen FSP, she was the Assistant Director of the San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment, directing its Economic Mobility Lab to test and scale innovations that strengthen the economic security and mobility of low income San Franciscans. She developed and managed strategic partnerships with City departments to design and embed financial solutions into their work, including innovative ways to reimagine benefits so workers and their families can achieve stability and long-term financial security. She also worked at Commonwealth (formerly D2D Fund) to design, pilot and evaluate financial innovations, helping lead a new area of work on emergency savings. Prior to that she worked at ideas42 and collaborated with financial institutions, funders and academics to design, pilot and evaluate financial innovations internationally. Sarika earned her Master of Arts in Public Administration from New York University and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Mark Attridge
Mark Attridge, PhD, MAAttridge Consulting, Inc., Minneapolis

Dr. Mark Attridge is President of Attridge Consulting, Inc., an applied research and business advisory firm with over 70 clients located in the US, Canada and other countries since 2007. He has 25 years of experience in workplace health and employee assistance program (EAP) services. He is an expert on measuring outcomes, ROI and best practices in integrating employee assistance, work/life and wellness programs. Previously, he was a National Director at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, where he led the research and consulting team supporting employer members of the National Data Cooperative. He started his career at Optum, a division of UnitedHealth Group, where he managed the Research Department for over 10 years. He is the author of 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters and over 200 trade articles, conference presentations and trainings. He earned a PhD in psychology (social) from the University of Minnesota and a MA in communication from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Mark is based in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mark Attridge
Mark Attridge, PhD, MAAttridge Consulting, Inc., Minneapolis

Dr. Mark Attridge is President of Attridge Consulting, Inc., an applied research and business advisory firm with over 70 clients located in the US, Canada and other countries since 2007. He has 25 years of experience in workplace health and employee assistance program (EAP) services. He is an expert on measuring outcomes, ROI and best practices in integrating employee assistance, work/life and wellness programs. Previously, he was a National Director at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, where he led the research and consulting team supporting employer members of the National Data Cooperative. He started his career at Optum, a division of UnitedHealth Group, where he managed the Research Department for over 10 years. He is the author of 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters and over 200 trade articles, conference presentations and trainings. He earned a PhD in psychology (social) from the University of Minnesota and a MA in communication from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Mark is based in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Mindy Bergman
Mindy Bergman, PhDTexas A&M University

Dr. Mindy Bergman is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Faculty Fellow in the Mary Kay O’Conner Process Safety Center, and affiliated faculty with the Women’s and Gender Studies program at Texas A&M University. Her research has three major streams: occupational health psychology (emphasizing the role of organizational climate/culture as a cause of stressful workplace experiences and their effect on organizational and individual well-being); critical examination and evaluation of the underrepresentation of marginalized workers in the IO psychology literature; and, organizational commitment and its development. Dr. Bergman is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Psychological Association (Division 14). In addition to her work accomplishments, Dr. Bergman is a working mother with two children and an husband who is also a faculty member and an immigrant from New Zealand.

Mindy Bergman
Mindy Bergman, PhDTexas A&M University

Dr. Mindy Bergman is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Faculty Fellow in the Mary Kay O’Conner Process Safety Center, and affiliated faculty with the Women’s and Gender Studies program at Texas A&M University. Her research has three major streams: occupational health psychology (emphasizing the role of organizational climate/culture as a cause of stressful workplace experiences and their effect on organizational and individual well-being); critical examination and evaluation of the underrepresentation of marginalized workers in the IO psychology literature; and, organizational commitment and its development. Dr. Bergman is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Psychological Association (Division 14). In addition to her work accomplishments, Dr. Bergman is a working mother with two children and an husband who is also a faculty member and an immigrant from New Zealand.

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Jason Fields
Jason M. Fields, PhD, MPHUS Census Bureau

Jason is a family demographer and the Senior Researcher for Demographic Programs and the Survey of Income and Program Participation. His research interests include survey methodology, the integration of administrative and survey data, longitudinal survey design, disclosure avoidance, and promoted the integration of administrative data and adaptive design into production survey processing. His substantive interests include: family demography, living arrangements, health and well-being, and the long-term social and health consequences of childhood and family poverty and instability. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Emory University in Sociology, and a master’s degree in public health and doctorate in Demography from the Department of Population and Family Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health.

Jason Fields
Jason M. Fields, PhD, MPHUS Census Bureau

Jason is a family demographer and the Senior Researcher for Demographic Programs and the Survey of Income and Program Participation. His research interests include survey methodology, the integration of administrative and survey data, longitudinal survey design, disclosure avoidance, and promoted the integration of administrative data and adaptive design into production survey processing. His substantive interests include: family demography, living arrangements, health and well-being, and the long-term social and health consequences of childhood and family poverty and instability. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Emory University in Sociology, and a master’s degree in public health and doctorate in Demography from the Department of Population and Family Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health.

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Maya Garza
Maya Garza, PhDBetterUp

Maya is BetterUp’s Vice President of People Insights and leads the team of behavioral scientists who serve as executive advisors to our partners. The team empowers partners with insights and evidence-based practices to maximize the impact of BetterUp solutions in achieving their most critical people and business priorities. Maya has spent 15+ years helping Fortune 500 organizations develop and implement strategic human capital solutions, consistently challenging current practices and thinking in order to maximize human potential. Prior to BetterUp, Maya was Solutions Director at Mind Gym, as well as leader of Performance Impact Solutions at CEB. Maya earned her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, summa cum laude, and her PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University.

Maya Garza
Maya Garza, PhDBetterUp

Maya is BetterUp’s Vice President of People Insights and leads the team of behavioral scientists who serve as executive advisors to our partners. The team empowers partners with insights and evidence-based practices to maximize the impact of BetterUp solutions in achieving their most critical people and business priorities. Maya has spent 15+ years helping Fortune 500 organizations develop and implement strategic human capital solutions, consistently challenging current practices and thinking in order to maximize human potential. Prior to BetterUp, Maya was Solutions Director at Mind Gym, as well as leader of Performance Impact Solutions at CEB. Maya earned her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, summa cum laude, and her PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University.

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John Howard
John Howard, MDNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

John Howard is the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Howard was first appointed NIOSH Director in 2002 during the George W. Bush Administration and served in that position until 2008.

In 2009, Dr. Howard worked as a consultant with the US-Afghanistan Health Initiative. In September of 2009, Dr. Howard was again appointed NIOSH Director, and was reappointed for a third six-year term in 2015, and a fourth six-year term in 2021.

Prior to his appointments as NIOSH Director and WTC Health Program Administrator, Dr. Howard served as Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health in the State of California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency from 1991 through 2002.

Dr. Howard earned a Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University of Chicago; a Master of Public Health from the Harvard University School of Public Health; a Doctor of Law from the University of California at Los Angeles; and a Master of Law in Administrative Law and Economic Regulation, and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, both degrees from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Howard is board-certified in internal medicine and occupational medicine. He is admitted to the practice of medicine and law in the State of
California and in the District of Columbia, and he is a member U.S. Supreme Court bar. He has written numerous articles on occupational health, policy and law.

John Howard
John Howard, MDNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

John Howard is the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Howard was first appointed NIOSH Director in 2002 during the George W. Bush Administration and served in that position until 2008.

In 2009, Dr. Howard worked as a consultant with the US-Afghanistan Health Initiative. In September of 2009, Dr. Howard was again appointed NIOSH Director, and was reappointed for a third six-year term in 2015, and a fourth six-year term in 2021.

Prior to his appointments as NIOSH Director and WTC Health Program Administrator, Dr. Howard served as Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health in the State of California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency from 1991 through 2002.

Dr. Howard earned a Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University of Chicago; a Master of Public Health from the Harvard University School of Public Health; a Doctor of Law from the University of California at Los Angeles; and a Master of Law in Administrative Law and Economic Regulation, and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, both degrees from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Howard is board-certified in internal medicine and occupational medicine. He is admitted to the practice of medicine and law in the State of
California and in the District of Columbia, and he is a member U.S. Supreme Court bar. He has written numerous articles on occupational health, policy and law.

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Kevin Kelloway
E. Kevin Kelloway, M.Sc., MFA, Ph.D.Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

E. Kevin Kelloway is the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health Psychology and Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has diverse research interests but much of his work focuses on the intersection of leadership and occupational health psychology. A prolific researcher, he has published over 200 articles and chapters and authored/edited 15 books. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the Canadian Psychological Association, the International Association of Applied Psychology, and the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He has been recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Canadian I/O Psychology (CSIOP) and as a Distinguished Psychologist in Management (SPIM). Kevin served as the President of the Canadian Psychological Association (2016) and maintains an active consulting practice working with public, not for profit, and private sector clients.

Kevin Kelloway
E. Kevin Kelloway, M.Sc., MFA, Ph.D.Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

E. Kevin Kelloway is the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health Psychology and Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has diverse research interests but much of his work focuses on the intersection of leadership and occupational health psychology. A prolific researcher, he has published over 200 articles and chapters and authored/edited 15 books. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the Canadian Psychological Association, the International Association of Applied Psychology, and the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He has been recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Canadian I/O Psychology (CSIOP) and as a Distinguished Psychologist in Management (SPIM). Kevin served as the President of the Canadian Psychological Association (2016) and maintains an active consulting practice working with public, not for profit, and private sector clients.

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Keyona King-Tsikata
Keyona King-Tsikata, MPHAmerican Psychological Association

Keyona King-Tsikata, MPH, is Sr. Director of Health Equity and Access and Sr. Director of the Socioeconomic Status (SES) portfolio of the American Psychological Association. She is responsible for directing, overseeing, facilitating and promoting psychology's contribution to 1) advancing health equity and access; and 2) the understanding of SES and the lives and well-being of low-income and economically disadvantaged populations. As such, Ms. King-Tsikata works to develop and facilitate relationships and activities to advance psychology as a major force in research, education, policy and advocacy related to Health Equity and SES. She received her B.S. in Health Science from the University of Florida and her MPH from University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health.

Keyona King-Tsikata
Keyona King-Tsikata, MPHAmerican Psychological Association

Keyona King-Tsikata, MPH, is Sr. Director of Health Equity and Access and Sr. Director of the Socioeconomic Status (SES) portfolio of the American Psychological Association. She is responsible for directing, overseeing, facilitating and promoting psychology's contribution to 1) advancing health equity and access; and 2) the understanding of SES and the lives and well-being of low-income and economically disadvantaged populations. As such, Ms. King-Tsikata works to develop and facilitate relationships and activities to advance psychology as a major force in research, education, policy and advocacy related to Health Equity and SES. She received her B.S. in Health Science from the University of Florida and her MPH from University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health.

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Norma McCormick
Norma McCormickCorporate Health Works, Inc.

Norma McCormick is founder and principal of Corporate Health Works, Inc. She has worked in the fields of human services, systems evaluation and planning, occupational health and safety and environmental management. She has participated in standards development at the national and international level for more than 30 years. She contributed to several CSA Technical Committees: CSA Z1000 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Z1600 - Emergency and Continuity Management, Z1005 Incident Prevention and Investigation and Z1004 responsible for developing a General Workplace Ergonomics standard. At the international level, Norma heads the Canadian delegations to two ISO Technical Committees: TC 283 that developed ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System and TC 292 - Security and Resilience. As Convenor of TC 283, Working Group 2, Norma led the work on ISO 45003, Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace published in March 2021. For her volunteer contribution to standards development to CSA, Norma received CSA’s Award of Merit in June 2006.

Norma McCormick
Norma McCormickCorporate Health Works, Inc.

Norma McCormick is founder and principal of Corporate Health Works, Inc. She has worked in the fields of human services, systems evaluation and planning, occupational health and safety and environmental management. She has participated in standards development at the national and international level for more than 30 years. She contributed to several CSA Technical Committees: CSA Z1000 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Z1600 - Emergency and Continuity Management, Z1005 Incident Prevention and Investigation and Z1004 responsible for developing a General Workplace Ergonomics standard. At the international level, Norma heads the Canadian delegations to two ISO Technical Committees: TC 283 that developed ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System and TC 292 - Security and Resilience. As Convenor of TC 283, Working Group 2, Norma led the work on ISO 45003, Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace published in March 2021. For her volunteer contribution to standards development to CSA, Norma received CSA’s Award of Merit in June 2006.

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Mahima Saxena
Mahima Saxena, PhDUniversity of Nebraska Omaha

Mahima Saxena is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and her program of research focuses on worker health and well-being, informal economies, and decent work. Her previous work has involved highly skilled informal workers in South Asia, agricultural workers and farmers, informal workers in the Chicagoland area, and psychological explorations of “decency” in work. Mahima is an expert in using the mixed-method approach in her research, having utilized qualitative and rigorous quantitative experience sampling methods to capture work-experiences of individuals that have received less representation in our field. Her research has been acknowledged by the 2020 SIOP Humanitarian Award and the APS RISE Researching Injustice and Social Equality honorable mention. Mahima previously served as an elected executive Board Member of the Global Organization for Humanitarian Work Psychology. She earned her PhD from Purdue University and is a Commonwealth Scholar.

Mahima Saxena
Mahima Saxena, PhDUniversity of Nebraska Omaha

Mahima Saxena is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and her program of research focuses on worker health and well-being, informal economies, and decent work. Her previous work has involved highly skilled informal workers in South Asia, agricultural workers and farmers, informal workers in the Chicagoland area, and psychological explorations of “decency” in work. Mahima is an expert in using the mixed-method approach in her research, having utilized qualitative and rigorous quantitative experience sampling methods to capture work-experiences of individuals that have received less representation in our field. Her research has been acknowledged by the 2020 SIOP Humanitarian Award and the APS RISE Researching Injustice and Social Equality honorable mention. Mahima previously served as an elected executive Board Member of the Global Organization for Humanitarian Work Psychology. She earned her PhD from Purdue University and is a Commonwealth Scholar.

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Bob Sinclair
Bob Sinclair, PhDClemson University

Bob Sinclair is a Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University, having previously held faculty positions at Portland State University (2000-2008) and the University of Tulsa (1995-1999). He currently serves as the graduate program coordinator for the Department of Psychology's Ph.D. and MS programs. Dr. Sinclair is a founding member and past-president of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology and a Fellow of the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology and American Psychological Association. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief for Occupational Health Science as well as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Business and Psychology and an editorial board member of the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, and Group and Organization Management. His published work includes over 80 book chapters and peer reviewed journals articles and four edited books. His research interests focus on Occupational Health Psychology - the application of theories and methods of psychology to the study of worker safety, health, and well-being. His current research focuses on (1) economic stressors (such as job insecurity and perceived income inadequacy) and health, (2) building organizational climates that enhance worker safety, health, and well-being, and (3) occupational health risks in special populations such as healthcare (physicians/nurses) and military personnel.

Bob Sinclair
Bob Sinclair, PhDClemson University

Bob Sinclair is a Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University, having previously held faculty positions at Portland State University (2000-2008) and the University of Tulsa (1995-1999). He currently serves as the graduate program coordinator for the Department of Psychology's Ph.D. and MS programs. Dr. Sinclair is a founding member and past-president of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology and a Fellow of the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology and American Psychological Association. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief for Occupational Health Science as well as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Business and Psychology and an editorial board member of the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, and Group and Organization Management. His published work includes over 80 book chapters and peer reviewed journals articles and four edited books. His research interests focus on Occupational Health Psychology - the application of theories and methods of psychology to the study of worker safety, health, and well-being. His current research focuses on (1) economic stressors (such as job insecurity and perceived income inadequacy) and health, (2) building organizational climates that enhance worker safety, health, and well-being, and (3) occupational health risks in special populations such as healthcare (physicians/nurses) and military personnel.

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Testimonials

See what participants say about the Work, Stress, and Health conference.

Paul SpectorUniversity of South Florida

"WSH is a must-attend conference for anyone interested in the behavioral side of occupational health and safety."

Ivonne Moreno-Velázquez

"Work, Stress, and Health is a truly international and multidisciplinary conference, a must for all working or interested in occupational health and associated disciplines."

David YamadaSuffolk University Law School

"Few conferences successfully combine intellectual stimulation, on-the-ground relevance, and a friendly, inclusive vibe and atmosphere, but WSH pulls it off every time."

Colleen O'BrienCarthage College

"This was exactly the type of conference that I was looking for. The mix of practitioners and academics was perfect. I absolutely loved the focus on application of research as well as the interest in practical solutions. It showed me that collaboration between industry and academia can produce greats things."

Philip J. Moberg

"An extremely informative opportunity to convey and absorb contemporary and emerging trends in occupational health research and practice."

Christine IpsenDTU, Denmark

"It is my top priority to attend the Work, stress and health conference as this is where I can get inspiration, share our research and engage with people who share the same research interest."

Bob MerbergJozito LLC

“An extraordinary experience! I left with many lessons that already are helping me co-create strategies with my clients in support of their employees’ well-being and performance.”

ArielleI/O Psychology Doctoral Student

"Work, Stress, and Health is an incredible opportunity for OHP researchers and practitioners from across the globe to gather together to disseminate new research findings, form collaborations, inspire one another, and make new friends."

John SonnegaEastern Michigan University

"One of the most cross disciplinary conferences I have attended. Bridges the gap between research and practice, while working on new theory. Engaging."

Michelle O'Grady

"This was an excellent conference, presenting multi-national and multi-discipilnary perspectives. Content was evidence-based and diverse."

Gary NamieWorkplace Bullying Institute

"The rare conference of the just the right size to optimize networking with colleagues and the right mix of new and established presenters."

Drake TerryOld Dominion University

"Work, Stress, and Health is an incredible opportunity to network with colleagues in a small, welcoming environment."

2019 conference participant

"This is the premiere worker and organizational health conference in the world. Attending it makes it easy to meet top notch researchers, and professionals focused on enhancing worker well-being to the benefit of a wide array of stakeholders."

2019 conference participant

"This conference feels like a professional home for me. Work Stress Health offers a place to deepen professional relationships and learn about exciting new work happening in our field. It's a meeting where everyone is welcome."

2019 conference participant

"I always find attending the Work, Stress, and Health conference to be valuable. It gives me research insights that I wouldn't normally have access to and inspires me to take back my learnings to foster a more positive well-being culture at my workplace."

2019 conference participant

"Excellent conference...I love the interdisciplinary nature and the ability to speak with others about health issues at work outside of my area...work health affects us all, regardless of our academic focus."

2019 conference participant

"One of the most worth-while conferences I've attended. Your work is such an integral part of life. It affects your health so profoundly, yet is often overlooked. This conference is filled with individuals, organizations, and policymakers dedicated to changing that."

2017 conference participant

"This meeting is an oasis for discussing basic and applied research on stress in the workplace. So valuable!"

2017 conference participant

"This conference is my favorite - the people who go are really knowledgeable, but they're also accessible. I come away from this conference re-energized to work for a better workplace."

2017 conference participant

"I met many new people who share similar research interests and made connections that may lead to future research collaborations! All of the attendees and SOHP members were very friendly! This was a great conference!"

2017 conference participant

"A invigorating small conference featuring interactions among international researchers and practitioners."

2017 conference participant

"This is the one conference that I still make an effort to attend. I enjoy the pace, which provides an opportunity to meet leading occupational health professionals from around the world."