MAYA GANN-BOCIEK

Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University | 1 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis MO 63103
618.540.3107 | maya.gannbociek@slu.edu

EDUCATION
Saint Louis University – Industrial / Organizational Psychology Doctoral Program
Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Completed Spring, 2020
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Anticipated Completion: Fall 2021
August 2017 – Present | Current GPA: 3.94

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Philosophy
August 2013 – May 2017 | GPA: 3.87, Magna Cum Laude

MA S T E R ’ S T H E S I S
Gann-Bociek, M. (Proposed, May 2019; Defended, February 2020). Exploring Diversity and Inclusion Policy Compliance in
Employees: A Social Dominance Orientation Adaption of the Theory of Planned Behavior Model. Thesis Chair,
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Harvey, Ph. D. Master’s Thesis.
UNDERGRADUATE HONORS THESIS
Gann-Bociek, M. (Proposed, Fall 2016; Defended, Spring 2017). Heterosexism and Gender Bias in Employment Decisions:
The Effects of Revealing Gender and Sexual Orientation on Social Media. Thesis Chair, Supervisor: Dr. Joel Nadler, Ph. D.
Undergraduate Honors Thesis.

PROFESSIONAL APPLIED & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Research Strategy Internship Fall, 2019

Research Strategy Graduate Intern | Supervisor: Dr. Matthew Schuelke
Research Strategy Group, Office of the Vice President for Research
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO
Duties: Data analysis and assisting Dr. Matthew Schuelke, Senior Statistician, on research consultations and university
research; lead self-managed research strategy, methodology, and analysis consultation for local community-based nonprofit
organization; Preparation and review of internal grant application materials; office duties, such as scheduling, taking meeting
notes for various meetings, and aiding executive team on various tasks. Fall Semester Internship.

Operating Model Assessment and Creation Project Spring, 2019

Project Manager | Supervisor: Dr. Ed Sabin
Center for the Application of Behavioral Sciences & Covenant House Missouri, St. Louis, MO

Center for the Application of Behavioral Sciences (2019). Youth Intake to Discharge Operating Model: An Assessment to
Build Capacity. Report prepared for J. Erfling, CEO, Covenant House Missouri, St. Louis, MO.

The Center for the Application of Behavioral Sciences (CABS) was contacted to do an assessment for a local non-profit
youth homeless shelter. Assessment methods included literature reviews, document analyses, benchmarking, interviews,
and surveys. Primary deliverables included a report of the findings, a presentation at the organization for the top
management, and several recommendations to improve the operating models and make the organization more client-
focused. Management activities included managing the six doctoral students within the CABS team and working with a co-
manager.
Pediatric Residency Admissions Bias Training 9/29/2017
Team Member | Supervisor: Dr. Richard Harvey
Cardinal Glennon, St. Louis, MO

A training over interview bias was presented to pediatricians who are admitting medical students to residency positions.
Topics included implicit bias, cognitive biases, and cultural biases.

Human Resources Summer Internship 5/15/2017 —8/10/2017

Intern | Supervisor: Holly Morris, M.A.
Hawthorne Animal Hospital, Glen Carbon, IL
Duties: Create and implement programs related to increasing work satisfaction, selection, and leadership; editing leadership
plans for new managers; creating, budgeting, and scheduling recognition ideas; editing Hawthorne adverts for a current
audience; creating a mentorship program for new hires; creating documents intended to help the hospital accommodate the
workplace for certain populations; independent research to attempt to prevent burnout; attending conferences and
meetings with supervisor; general HR tasks

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Lab Assistant Fall 2017 — present
Collective Identity Lab | Supervisor: Dr. Richard Harvey
Saint Louis University
Duties: attending and participating in applied training sessions and other applied experiences; participating in activities to
address and increase diversity and inclusion in organizations (Oppression Monopoly sessions) and lower bias and adversity in
organizations; conducting literature searches; creating education and training materials

Graduate Lab Assistant Fall 2017 — Fall 2018

Work-Life Balance Lab |Supervisor: Dr. Candice Thomas
Saint Louis University
Duties: Conducting literature searches and brainstorming potential research ideas; preparing manuscripts for publication;
assisting in supervisors’ experimental research; presenting papers at conferences related to I/O psychology, gender issues in
the workplace, and work-life balance

Graduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2017 — Spring 2019

General Psychology, Supervisor: Dr. Edward Sabin (Fall 2017-Spring 2019)
Life at Work, Supervisor: Dr. Edward Sabin (Spring 2018)
Organizational Psychology, Supervisor: Dr. Edward Sabin (Fall 2018)
Saint Louis University
Duties: Assisting in the teaching of undergraduate psychology courses (150 students); presenting topics in general
psychology and specific areas of I/O and applied psychology; hosting review sessions before exam days; hosting extra-credit
film sessions; proctoring and grading exams; answering student questions in class and during office hours

Senior Research Assistant / URCA Funded Research Assistant Spring 2016 — Fall 2017
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Lab
Supervisor: Dr. Joel Nadler
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Duties: Research assistant in experiment - Validation of a Vocation Application; SPSS data entry; creating poster
presentations for professional conferences; speaking in conferences and presenting research and posters; preparation of
Honors Thesis and Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program (URCA) Associate Independent Research
materials; Assisting in graduate student data interpretation and data entering in qualitative data analysis software; editing
and submission of manuscripts for future publication; qualitative and experimental research experiences

Lab Assistant/Volunteer Research Assistant Fall 2015 — Spring 2016

Dr. Joel Nadler’s Industrial/Organizational Lab
Edwardsville, IL

Duties: Revision and preparation of previous research for submission to professional journals; creating poster presentations
for future conferences, graduate school preparation

PUBLICATIONS
Gann-Bociek, M., & Harvey, R. D. (2020). Gender Stereotypes. In J. T. Nadler & E. Voyles (Eds.) Stereotypes: The Incidence and
Impacts of Bias. Praeger Publishing.

Skaggs, B., Gann-Bociek, M., & Nadler, J. T. (2017). Interview support on perceptions of organizational attractiveness: The
effects of applicant gender and socio-economic status. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management.

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Gann-Bociek, M., Thomas, C. L., Mazara, K., Murphy, L., & Boyle, I. (2019, April). A review of work-school conflict: What do we
know and where do we go from here? Poster accepted for the 2019 meeting of the Society for Industrial and
Organizational Psychology.

Thomas, C. L., Gann-Bociek, M., Fisher, G. G., Zhang, J., & Clancy, R. (2018, June). How can Organizations Support Breastfeeding
for Employed Mothers? An interdisciplinary Literature Review. Paper accepted for the 2018 meeting of the Work Family
Research Network. Washington, DC.

Gann-Bociek, M., Cocke, H., & Nadler, J. T. (2016, May). Workplace minority status, mental health, and negative life outcomes.
Paper accepted for presentation at the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) annual conference. Chicago, IL.

Cocke, H., Gann-Bociek, M., & Nadler, J. T. (2016, May). Life Satisfaction of “Out” Homosexual and Heterosexual Working
Adults. Paper accepted for presentation at the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) annual conference. Chicago,
IL.

ME MB E R S H I P S , H O N O R S , & A WA R D S
- Industrial/Organizational Doctoral Program Student Representative (January 2019 – present)
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Student Affiliate (November 2016 – present)
- Gateway Industrial/Organizational Psychologists Student Member (May 2019 – present)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member (Spring 2016 – present)
- Psi Chi Member (Fall 2015 – present)
- Honor’s Academy, Honor’s Thesis Proposal and Defense (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017)
- URCA Assistant (Spring 2016) – Dr. Joel Nadler; $1,000 Award/Stipend
- URCA Assistant (Fall 2016, Spring 2017) – Dr. Joel Nadler; $750 Award/Stipend
- Sigma Alpha Pi (National Honor Society of Leadership and Success) (Fall 2014 – present)
- Dean’s List Recipient (Every semester, Fall 2013 – present)
- Granite City Chapter of Business Association Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2013 (Semester, $2,000)
REFERENCES
Dr. Richard Harvey, Associate Professor of Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program and
Experimental Psychology Program: Social | Saint Louis University | Email: richard.harvey@slu.health.edu

Dr. Ed Sabin, Associate Professor, Industrial-Organizational Program; Director of Industrial-Organizational Program

Department of Psychology | Saint Louis University | Email: edward.sabin@health.slu.edu

Dr. Candice Thomas, Assistant Professor, Industrial-Organizational Psychology Program

Department of Psychology | Saint Louis University | Email: candice.thomas@health.slu.edu