Gabi is the President of the MSIO Student Association, where she leads the executive board and oversees the strategy and execution of the organization’s initiatives. She focuses on strengthening collaboration across the board, creating clear and sustainable processes, and maintaining partnerships with other student organizations and I/O psychology groups across the NYC metro area. Her goal is to build an engaging, supportive student community that offers meaningful opportunities for connection, professional development, and career exploration.  

Outside of MSIO, Gabi works as an Operations and Client Services Coordinator at a Midtown NYC-based investment advisory firm. She supports day-to-day client service while contributing to operations, marketing, and business development projects, partnering closely with leadership to refine internal systems, improve workflows, and help translate ideas into well-executed, firm-wide projects.

Gabi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Minor in Italian from CUNY City College and began her M.S. in IO Psychology at Baruch in Fall 2024. She is especially interested in how organizations design thoughtful systems that support both people and performance, with a particular focus on leadership, talent development, culture, and organizational change.

Fun Facts: Gabi is from rural California but has loved living in NYC for the past 9 years. She likes to spend her (very little) free time with her rescue dog, Maple, working on arts & crafts projects, sweating at CycleBar, spending time with her family, and singing her favorite songs. She goes to as many k-pop concerts, live music shows and broadway musicals as she can!

Aki is the MSIO Learning and Development Lead for Fall '26. She is dedicated to supporting students' professional development through strategic and engaging L&D initiatives. Her work on the board spans event coordination, stakeholder engagement, program evaluation, and strategic leadership. Through cross-functional collaboration, feedback synthesis, and accessible programming, she aims to support curious learners, build genuine connections, and drive visible results that benefit fellow emerging I/O professionals even beyond their graduation. 

Having grown up in Guangzhou, China, she moved to Southern California for college. Shortly after graduating a year early from UC Irvine with a degree in Psychological Science and a minor in Management, she moved to New York City to embark on her grad school journey in I/O Psychology. She is particularly interested in how to support employee learning, growth, and experience in a rapidly changing world. 

Fun facts: Aki loves food, nature, music, anime, and FaceTime sessions with loved ones. She enjoys cooking and dreams of opening a restaurant one day (the dream is slowly fading away because of the harsh reality). 

Wenona is the MSIO Learning & Development Lead for the Fall 2026 semester, with a focus on communication, project management, and professional development. In this role, she is passionate about creating opportunities that support MSIO students' professional growth, foster meaningful connections, and strengthen their engagement with the broader I/O psychology community. She is especially interested in developing initiatives that promote skill-building, collaboration, and accessible professional development for students at all stages of the program.

Alongside her role on the MSIO board, Wenona works as a People & Culture Coordinator Intern at I'RAISE Boys & Girls International Corporation, where she is gaining hands-on experience in human resources and organizational development. She is particularly interested in how people-focused practices can create supportive, effective, and empowering workplace environments.

Wenona earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Elon University and began her Master of Science in I/O Psychology at Baruch College in Fall 2025. Through her graduate studies and professional experiences, she has developed a strong interest in applying data-driven and evidence-based approaches to better understand and support people at work. Her current interests include organizational development, change management, psychometrics, and leadership.

Outside of school and her professional roles, Wenona works part-time as a barista in Downtown Jersey City. Having worked in the service industry since high school, she enjoys the fast-paced, people-centered nature of the work and the opportunity to build meaningful connections through everyday interactions. She is also a proud guinea pig mom to Miranda and Bean. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking and hiking, experimenting in the kitchen, and cooking for her family.

Prius is the Learning and Development Coordinator. He works alongside Aki and Wenona to create fulfilling opportunities for students to grow outside the classroom. He is passionate to create and develop many engaging events where students can further develop their soft skills in the field through networking and career panels. Learning outside the classroom is just as important as learning in classes, so he hopes to be able to assist in creating these opportunities for people through synergistic cross-collaboration within Baurch and beyond.

Prius has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology & and a Bachelors of Arts in Global Studies from Otterbein University in Ohio. He did a double major to intersect his interest in psychology with international affairs. Through this he was able to gain a unique experience studying abroad discovering the connection between I/O Psychology and cultural psychology. Currently, he is working on a study about acculturation with Professor Rick to prepare himself for Ph.D applications. His past work involved working in a high school assisting with the after-school programs and interning at the UN Secretariat.

In his free time, Prius is an avid gamer with a particular interest in horror games. Some of his favorite games include Baldur's Gate 3, Hollow Knight Silksong, and Deltarune. Other than that, he often goes to the movies as a AMC A-list subscriber and has recently been reading more books on psychology. 

Julia is the MSIO Student Engagement and Experience Lead for the 2026-2027 academic year. She is dedicated to creating a strong and inclusive community, where students can build lifelong friendships and connections. In this role, she hopes to foster a collaborative and supportive environment, providing students with a space for open and honest conversation and where they can feel a sense of belonging beyond the classroom.

Outside of her role on the MSIO board, Julia conducts research at the CUNY Graduate Center in the Computational Psychology Lab, where she explores applied psychometrics and the development of assessments for personnel selection. She is also involved in institutional assessment at Baruch with a specific focus in educational effectiveness, serving as a student ambassador for the MSCHE Ad Hoc Student Committee and member of Working Group V during the college's self-study process.

Julia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a certificate in Neuroscience from Princeton University, and began her M.S. in I/O Psychology at Baruch in Fall 2025. Her I/O Psychology interests include: People Analytics, Psychometrics, and Assessment. She is particularly interested in employee wellness and how data-informed decision making in the workplace drives the development of meaningful changes and strategies towards a healthy and supportive employee experience.

Fun Facts: Julia loves to read and watch psychological thrillers, one of her all-time favorite books being The Silent Patient. She is a coffee aficionado, always experimenting with different recipes, and she is currently on the hunt for the best WFH coffee shop in the city. Julia was a cheerleader in college, and she promises to always be your biggest cheerleader.

Ruth Addisu is the Student Engagement & Events coordinator! As the coordinator she assists the lead in organizing social events for the MSIO students and trying to find new ways to keep the students involved and connected. 

She is currently working at Dow Jones in their talent acquisition and compensation department. In her roles there she works with data, candidates, and multiple stakeholders to try and support in any way needed by the business.

Outside of work she loves to go on runs, bake, and train as a dancer. She also loves hanging out with her friends!

Alexa Kahn is serving as the MSIO Treasurer for the 2025–2026 academic year. In this role, she’s excited to keep the board organized and transparent with its finances while making sure resources are used in ways that support fun, engaging, and meaningful student experiences. Her goals include simplifying reimbursements, keeping everyone aligned on the budget, and making sure funds go toward events that bring people together.

Alexa started her career in finance at AIG before pivoting into HR, where she now works as an HR Generalist. She graduated from Tulane University in 2022 with a degree in finance and has always enjoyed blending her love of numbers with her passion for people—she previously served as treasurer of her sorority in undergrad. Her I-O interests include employee engagement, organizational culture, and early career development.

Fun Fact: Alexa is a total foodie and loves trying new cuisines and restaurants. She is also completely obsessed with her niece, Ellie, and nephew, Izzy, and fully embraces her role as the fun aunt, spending a lot of time doing kid-friendly activities. 

Dane works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Goodwill, supporting their retail and job coaching operations. This role continues to bolster his understanding of HR functions and how they can improve an organization as a strategic partner.

Dane earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Data Studies minor from SUNY Binghamton in May 2025, graduating a year early to gain hands-on experience before his masters at Baruch. He hopes to become further immersed in psychometrics, particularly for selection and the development of valid assessments.

In his free time, he enjoys reading & longboarding whenever weather permits. Dane also loves retro gaming, particularly action and RPG titles such as God Hand and Mother 3.

Nida is the Marketing and Social Media Lead on the MSIO executive board for the 2026-2027 academic year. She's excited to take on this role and help shape how MSIO shows up. She wants students to know about every networking event, workshop, and social gathering. She also wants the organization's voice on social media to reflect the community it serves. Her approach is all about experimenting and embracing a bit of randomness. She'd rather try something new and see what resonates than play it safe.

Nida is currently pursuing her M.S. in I/O Psychology at Baruch. Her professional background spans HR coordination, talent acquisition, recruitment consulting, and HR administration, along with NGO work with the Junoon Foundation. These experiences have shaped how she thinks about building community and communicating with different audiences. She has published peer-reviewed research on emotional intelligence and organizational citizenship behavior. She also brings quantitative research skills in SPSS and Jamovi.

Fun Facts: Nida is always up for trying new food and checking out new restaurants. She loves experimenting, saying yes to any outing or gathering, and staying close to nature and adventure whenever she can. She's currently learning hairstyling and blowouts, loves spending time with kids, and is always down to learn a new game.

Grace is the MSIO Engagement Analytics & Strategy Lead for the 2026-2027 academic year. She is excited to take on this new executive board role and incorporate data into the decision-making surrounding MSIO networking, learning & development, and social events. She is looking forward to building a strong, supportive community, using insights from the student body to curate an experience that caters to their specific interests and career goals.

Grace earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English from Binghamton University and began her M.S. in I/O Psychology at Baruch in Fall 2025. She is interested in how data-driven insights can function to improve employee engagement, experience, and culture, especially in this new age of AI, as well as organizational development and consulting.

Fun Facts: Grace loves to read, write, watch new movies/series, and try new restaurants. She rescued her first cat, Cassie, last November and is a proud cat mom (although she also loves dogs).