Charlene Q. Gong
About Charlene Q. Gong
Charlene Q. Gong is a Workplace Psychologist with extensive experience in various psychological roles across the UK. She currently works at Canonical and has a strong background in neuropsychology and user experience research.
Work at Canonical
Charlene Q. Gong has served as a Workplace Psychologist at Canonical since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing workplace dynamics through evidence-based psychological practices. She is involved in designing and managing internal products that facilitate knowledge storage and sharing within the organization. Her work emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive work environment and promoting collaboration through data-driven insights.
Previous Employment in Psychology
Charlene has held various positions in the field of psychology prior to her current role. She worked as a Behavioural Psychologist at North Bristol NHS Trust from 2015 to 2016, and as an Assistant Neuropsychologist at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Clinically Licensed User Experience Researcher at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust from 2014 to 2015, and as an Assistant Neuropsychologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes roles at Helix Resilience and The Chemistry Group.
Education and Expertise
Charlene Q. Gong earned her MSc in Applied Neuropsychology with Distinction from the University of Bristol, where she studied from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she obtained a BPsyc with First Class Honours and a Faculty Medal from the University of Newcastle, completing her studies in Psychology from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in workplace psychology and user experience research.
Research and Contributions
Charlene has contributed to various projects aimed at optimizing organizational development. She utilizes a multidisciplinary approach that combines engineering, data science, and user experience to enhance people strategies. Her work includes studying talent movements within organizations to inform decision-making and improve workplace dynamics. She actively engages in initiatives that promote inclusivity and collaboration among organizational networks.
Career Development in Psychology
Charlene's career in psychology began as an Experimental Cognitive/Social Psychology Researcher at the University of Newcastle, where she worked from 2009 to 2014. Over the years, she has developed a diverse skill set through her roles in various healthcare and research settings. Her experiences have shaped her approach to workplace psychology, focusing on the integration of psychological principles into organizational practices.