About Me

Hi, I'm Rose Brown, a Ph.D. candidate in Social and Personality Psychology at Cornell University. My research sits at the intersection of organizational behavior and organizational justice, focusing on how individuals navigate workplace harm, identity regulation, and institutional systems. I study topics often overlooked in mainstream research but that hold deep significance for marginalized communities in the workplace. As an organizational behavior researcher, I aspire to attain a tenure-track position in organizational behavior or management, where I can continue advancing theory and research that bridges psychology and organizational science.

I come to this work as both a scholar and someone shaped by nontraditional pathways. I come from a working-class background, raised in rural North Carolina primarily by my father, in a house without central heat or air conditioning, more often than not barefoot. I have been working since the age of 15 and often held multiple jobs at once to support myself through college. I am a first-generation college graduate who now holds dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and business administration from UNC Charlotte, a master’s in nonprofit leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in psychology from Cornell, and will soon complete my doctorate. My journey has not been easy, but it has shaped me into a driven, adaptable, and mission-oriented researcher.

When not working to make significant theoretical contributions that emphasize sustainable and practical implications, I most enjoy serving meals at homeless shelters and coordinating birthday parties for children facing homelessness. When not being of service to others, I enjoy woodworking, mixed media, videography, playing the drums, comic book conventions, creative writing, and comedy.