Erica R. Bailey

I am an Assistant Professor in the Management of Organizations Group at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. I am currently a Barbara and Gerson Bakar Faculty Fellow, awarded to "honor faculty at Haas with a record of accomplishment and a bright future."

I primarily study how people understand and evaluate authenticity—of themselves, their leaders, and their social groups—and how these perceptions shape behavior in organizations. 

I received my PhD in Management from Columbia University and earned my BSBA specializing in Economics from The Ohio State University. My academic career began at Columbus State Community College, where—by the grace of outstanding adjunct professors and $72 a credit hour classes—I was able to sort my life out. 

When I'm not doing research, I like reading fiction books, petting other people's dogs, and surfing.