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I study what happens when organizations promise justice — how those promises are interpreted, experienced, and managed over time, and what these processes reveal about power and the reproduction of inequality.
Biography
Patricia studies what happens when organizations promise justice — how those promises are interpreted, experienced, and managed over time, and what these processes reveal about power and the reproduction of inequality.
She earned her PhD in Business Administration (Organization & Social Change) from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2026, with a dissertation on The Anti-Racist Organization? Power, Embodiment, and the Politics of Becoming. She also holds an MSc from University College London and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University for Development Studies, Ghana.
Her work has appeared in Academy of Management Learning & Education (A*), Organization (A), and Edward Elgar Publishing. She is a CMS Division (AOM) Most Promising Early Career Paper recipient (2024), an AAUW International Fellow, and a Commonwealth Shared Scholar.
She is founder and CEO of Dream Alliance, and has taught at Northeastern University, Bentley University, and UMass Boston.
Doctoral research
Scholarly focus
Academic formation
Recognition
Pedagogy
Designed and delivered an undergraduate course integrating individual-, team-, and organizational-level analysis of motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and culture. Implemented evidence-based active-learning pedagogy — simulations, role-plays, structured debates, and applied reflection — to support inclusive and engaged learning.
94% student evaluation response rateDesigned and delivered an upper-level undergraduate course on organizations and responsible management, integrating ethical, legal, social, and digital dimensions of business decision-making. Implemented active-learning pedagogy including structured debates, case discussions, and an interview-based group project.
Designed and delivered an introductory undergraduate course integrating individual-, group-, inter-group-, and organization-level analysis of behavior and its link to organizational effectiveness. Emphasized team dynamics, workforce diversity, and the global contexts of work, and equipped students with analytical frameworks for understanding and influencing organizational behavior. Implemented active-learning pedagogy including a business simulation, case studies, and team-based projects to build competence in working across difference.
Scheduled — Fall 2026Designed and delivered a core management course on business–government relations and strategic decision-making in both in-person and online formats. Integrated current business cases, breakout rooms, and collaborative digital tools to maintain high engagement across modalities.
4.5/5.0 in-person 2023 · 4.0/5.0 Remote 2024 · 3.64/5.0 Online (Asynchronized) 2025Supported course design and delivery for three core management courses. Facilitated discussion sections, provided individual student support, and assisted with assessment design and grading across multiple semesters.
Scholarly citizenship
Career
Design and implement leadership development programs, manage cross-sector partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies, and maintain a systematic evaluation framework for measuring program impact.
Managed HR operations for a regional healthcare organization serving 1,000+ employees. Designed and implemented training and development programs, streamlined recruitment and database management, and led needs assessment and capacity building across regional health centers.
Supported development of risk-based audit strategies for regional operations. Collaborated with audit teams to evaluate organizational processes and compliance, contributed to strategic planning and reporting, and developed monitoring systems for audit recommendation implementation.
Scholarly dissemination
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Open to scholarly collaborations, speaking invitations, media inquiries, and conversations about research at the intersection of organizations, power, and justice.