Meet the President-Elect Candidates
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Joseph A. Allen
Biography
Joseph A. Allen, PhD, is a professor of industrial and organizational psychology at the University of Utah, where he directs the Center for Meeting Effectiveness and Occupational Health Psychology program and serves as director of Graduate Studies. He earned his PhD in organizational science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2010. He currently serves as president of the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup) and chairs SIOP’s Strategic Events Committee. He also served as the Program chair for the SIOP 2025 Conference.
His research spans workplace meetings, occupational safety and health, and organizational community engagement and outreach. He has authored more than 300 publications in academic and practitioner outlets, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Human Relations, and American Psychologist. His books include Suddenly Virtual, Suddenly Hybrid, Running Effective Meetings for Dummies, and The Burned Out Physician. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Business and Psychology, Group & Organization Management, and European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.
Dr. Allen’s research has attracted more than $20 million in internal and external funding. He has consulted with more than 500 nonprofit, corporate, government, and public safety organizations; presented more than 300 conference papers and posters; delivered more than 100 invited presentations; and participated in more than 150 interviews, podcasts, and other media engagements.
Statement
A Stronger, More Inclusive, and Future-Ready SIOP
SIOP’s greatest strength is its people and the science we advance together. If elected president-elect, I will pursue three priorities with concrete actions to strengthen our community, elevate our voice, and prepare our profession for the future.
First, make SIOP a professional home for all I-O psychologists. From established members to newcomers, across academic, practitioner, and student communities, everyone should feel welcome and valued. I will champion structured networking and mentorship opportunities, stronger onboarding for first-time conference attendees, and year-round engagement initiatives that foster belonging, increase participation, and improve member retention. Our goal should be sustained engagement, not simply annual conference attendance.
Second, strengthen SIOP’s voice as a champion of evidence-based practice. As federal and state policies evolve, SIOP must continue to proactively defend scientifically sound, valid, and fair employment practices. I will advocate for more coordinated partnerships with policymakers and professional organizations, timely evidence-based policy statements, and accessible resources that equip members to communicate the value of I-O psychology. We must help shape policy, not merely react to it.
Third, position SIOP at the forefront of AI and emerging technologies. I will prioritize AI-focused conference programming, facilitate partnerships between researchers and practitioners, and support year-round learning opportunities that help members understand, evaluate, and responsibly implement emerging technologies.
Together, these actions will build a SIOP where members belong, our science is heard, and I-O psychology continues to shape the future of work.
Eileen M. Linnabery
Biography
For nearly 20 years, the SIOP community has been my most treasured professional asset, and it is integral to my career as a scientist-practitioner. Today, I am a partner at Vantage Leadership Consulting, adjunct faculty in DePaul University’s I-O psychology graduate program, and committed SIOP volunteer with expertise in leadership, assessment, coaching, development, potential, succession planning, board effectiveness, and teams. I hold a PhD in I-O from DePaul University.
At Vantage, I lead our Executive Assessment practice, helping organizations from family-owned businesses to Fortune 50 companies select, develop, and promote leaders using evidence-based methods. I launched Vantage’s hiring effectiveness suite, peer coaching services, and high-potential framework. I also advise boards and executive teams on working together effectively, and I would bring that same evidence-based approach to SIOP’s governance.
At DePaul, I designed and continue to teach graduate courses in leadership theory and selection, and I mentor dozens of students through research, internships, and early careers.
My SIOP service spans 10 years and five committees, including Visibility and Programming. As chair of the Local I-O Relations Committee, we expanded SIOP’s partnerships with 20 local groups, strengthening connections between SIOP and local I-O communities. I regularly present at the annual conference and also delivered a preconference workshop and a Work Smart webinar.
My work bridges practice and academia, and I have served SIOP members from students to fellows. I would be honored to serve all of you as president.
Statement
I-O psychology has never been more relevant. AI, globalization, and shifting workforce expectations are reshaping how people work, and our science holds key answers. Yet too often, our research goes unnoticed by the public and decisions about work are made without us. As president, I will collaborate with the Executive Board and Administrative Office in support of SIOP’s strategic goals. My top three priorities will be:
Public visibility. Our research deserves an audience beyond our journals. I will champion efforts to help members translate their work for the popular press, including media training and closer ties with journalists covering the workplace.
A trusted voice where decisions are made. Policymakers and boards are shaping the future of work. I will expand SIOP’s evidence-based advocacy with policymakers and launch an initiative to help more I-O psychologists prepare for and secure seats on corporate, nonprofit, and regulatory boards.
Strengthen community. Many members find their deepest professional community through SIOP, but that connection can fade between conferences. Building on my work chairing the Local I-O Relations Committee, I will strengthen partnerships with local I-O groups and expand year-round opportunities for members to connect across employers, universities, and career stages.
Throughout my career, I have helped boards and leaders turn evidence into action. I will bring that same approach to SIOP’s Executive Board.
At the end of my term, I want members to feel more connected and more confident that the world is listening to I-O psychology. I would be honored to have your vote.
Emily G. Solberg
Biography
I have been part of the SIOP community since attending my first annual conference in Toronto nearly 25 years ago. Since then, I have had the privilege of serving SIOP in a variety of volunteer and leadership roles, including Conferences and Programs Portfolio Officer, Program Chair, Workshops Chair, Volunteer Chair, and LEC Chair.
As Program Chair during the COVID-19 pandemic, I helped guide SIOP through the transition to virtual programming and, ultimately, back to in-person events. I also led the launch of the Research Community Forums, a Wednesday preconference program designed to bring researchers together to collaborate on advancing work in critical areas for our field. Most recently, I completed a term on the SIOP Executive Board as Conferences and Programs Portfolio Officer, and last month I had the pleasure of cochairing the SIOP LEC on Assessment in a New Era.
Through this sustained service, I have developed a deep understanding of how SIOP operates, our strategic priorities, and where the greatest opportunities exist to move the organization forward. I am excited to put that knowledge and experience to work in support of our shared goals.
Outside of SIOP, I am a managing consultant at SHL, where I partner with a wide range of organizations to design, validate, and implement assessment programs. I earned my MA and PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I also contribute to the profession by authoring book chapters and articles and presenting at SIOP conference sessions and preconference workshops on a variety of topics.
Statement
At a moment when emerging technologies are reshaping work faster than ever, SIOP has both a vital opportunity and a responsibility to lead by ensuring these tools are used in ways that benefit workers and strengthen organizational performance. If elected, I will work to strengthen SIOP’s voice and influence in shaping the future of work. That means elevating recognition of I-O psychology as the science of evidence-based workplace practice and helping ensure that public policy related to new technologies is informed by science and grounded in clear ethical principles.
Central to this effort is continuing to bridge science and practice by making our research more accessible to those who can put it to use. Our field is at its best when research informs practice and practice, in turn, shapes meaningful research. We must continue translating our science into language, tools, and guidance that serve organizations, policymakers, and practitioners alike.
Achieving these goals requires both outward engagement and organizational strength. Externally, I will deepen partnerships with aligned organizations, including the SIOP Foundation, APA, SHRM, and local and affiliate I-O communities, to extend the reach of our science and raise awareness of our profession’s contributions. Internally, I will work to make SIOP more inclusive and improve how we operate so we can better serve all members and respond more nimbly to new opportunities and challenges.
