Jennifer Beatty-Wright, PhD

Assistant Professor in Psychology and Child Development at 

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Dr. Jennifer Beatty-Wright is a dedicated researcher specializing in intergroup relations, regulation, and emotions. Her work involves testing innovative interventions within these areas.

Dr. Beatty-Wright earned her PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. She also holds three master’s degrees: a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. 

Prior to beginning her PhD, she was a research coordinator for Wharton People analytics in support of the research of Adam Grant, Angela Duckworth, Cade Massey, and Matthew Bidwell. There, she supported research focusing on culture, careers, and character in various workplace contexts. She was also previously a Teach for America teacher and a school administrator. 

Jennifer has extensive expertise in the psychological science of regulation, motivation, emotion, and intergroup relations. She translates this cutting-edge science into meaningful and tactical experiences for a range of audiences including, undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, leaders, and executives.