Olivia Anne Foster-Gimbel

How do organizational actors change a system inherently built on inequities that benefit them? 

I am an assistant professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers School of Business - Newark/New Brunswick. I completed my PhD in Management and Organizations from NYU Stern School of Business in 2024.

I research allyship, the efforts of those who actively work for equity for marginalized groups, not as a member of that group but in solidarity with its struggle. I focus on challenges that allyship brings, such as evoking negative emotional responses or questioning taken-for-granted policies, and how organizational interventions can increase effort and commitment to social equity goals. 

I am committed to doing theoretically and practically meaningful work and was awarded a Responsible Research in Business and Management "Dare to Care" Dissertation Scholarship for these efforts. I am also passionate about creating an inclusive classroom environment and have implemented this in my undergraduate courses. Ultimately, I hope to share my insights to promote an equitable workplace.