HRD doctoral students | Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

Christopher Boldon Christopher Boldon

Doctoral Student, HRD
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cboldon@umn.edu

I have led learning & development and technology teams for over twenty years in finance, educational technology, healthcare, and most recently here in higher education at the University of Minnesota as the Director of Workforce Data Management.

Bethany Brausen Bethany Brausen

Doctoral Student, HRD
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braus019@umn.edu

I currently live in Little Canada, Minnesota and coach in the athletic department at the University of St. Thomas with the women's hockey program. I have previous professional experience in various coaching roles, teaching, and career counseling.

Christina Cauble, M.B.A., LNHA, HSE Christina Cauble, M.B.A., LNHA, HSE

Doctoral Student, HRD
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caubl010@umn.edu

I have work experience in the long-term care industry as an executive director of assisted living communities and as an administrator of nursing home facilities.

Lauren L. Eldridge Lauren L. Eldridge

Doctoral Student, HRD
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leldridg@umn.edu

I am a doctoral student in the Human Resource Development. I also work at the University full time as Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the School of Public Health.

Bo Fang Bo Fang

Doctoral Student, HRD
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fang0297@umn.edu

I am interested in finding the patterns behind the work behaviors, helping employees working with full engagement and meaningfulness, and improving individual and organizational development.

Ying Feng Ying Feng

PhD Candidate in Human Resource Development Graduate Instructor, Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant
fengx472@umn.edu

Inspired by my advisor, Dr. Kenneth Bartlett and the late Professor Andrew Van de Ven, I am dedicated to becoming an engaged scholar and produce meaningful research to impact practice.

Ethan (Hanwen) Li Ethan (Hanwen) Li

Doctoral Student, HRD
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lixx2959@umn.edu

I have been studying at the University of Minnesota for 10 years. After I obtain my Bachelor's degree in computer science, I realized the gaps between school and real-life work are huge.

Veronika Paprocka Veronika Paprocka

Doctoral Student, HRD
papro014@umn.edu

My research interests include LGBTQIA+ people and their sense of belonging at work, how policy can support inclusion and belonging and create ripple effects within communities.

Ana Carolina Rodriguez Ana Carolina Rodriguez

Doctoral Student, HRD
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rodr0667@umn.edu

I aim to contribute to healthier and more humanized relationships with work and more inclusive workplaces through research and knowledge sharing.

Panpan Zhang Panpan Zhang

Doctoral Student, HRD
zhan5986@umn.edu

I am a doctoral candidate in the Human Resource Development program. My research interests include organizational culture, employment relationships in the gig economy, and gig workforce development.