About Kiersten

I am a social scientist who studies gender, organizations, and work. My research examines how gender shapes the allocation of power, authority, and recognition at work; how workplace arrangements influence cooperation, cohesion, and belonging; and how gendered expectations determine who appears credible, consequential, or fitting in certain contexts. Using survey data, experiments, and large-scale bibliometric data, I investigate the cultural and organizational processes that shape inequality, collaboration, and individuals' experiences in organizations. My goal is to generate insights that are both theoretically meaningful and relevant to contemporary workplaces.

Education

PhD Sociology | Duke University 2025

MA Sociology | Duke University 2022

BS Sociology, BS Psychology | University of Evansville 2018