Sheila Brassel, PhD
About Sheila Brassel, PhD
Sheila Brassel, PhD, serves as the Director of Research at Catalyst Inc. She has a strong academic background in psychology and extensive experience in managing research projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Work at Catalyst Inc.
Sheila Brassel, PhD, currently serves as the Director of Research at Catalyst Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads research initiatives and manages cross-functional team projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Associate in Research from 2020 to 2022 and as a Research Fellow from 2019 to 2020. Her work at Catalyst Inc. emphasizes project development, strategy, and monitoring deadlines, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing workplace equity.
Education and Expertise
Sheila Brassel earned her PhD in Psychology from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She also holds an M.A. in Experimental Social Psychology from Indiana State University, completed between 2013 and 2015, and a BA in Psychology from Drake University, obtained from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in survey design and data analysis, particularly in the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Background
Sheila Brassel has a diverse professional background in academia and research. She worked as an Instructor of Record for the Psychology of Human Sexuality at Indiana State University from 2014 to 2015. At the University of Michigan, she served as a Graduate Student Research Assistant from 2016 to 2018 and as a Graduate Instructor in 2018. Her experiences in these roles have contributed to her expertise in research methodologies and teaching.
Achievements
Sheila Brassel is recognized as a thought leader in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. She has delivered numerous invited presentations and has a portfolio of research publications that reflect her contributions to the field. Her strong track record of managing cross-functional team projects highlights her leadership skills and commitment to impactful research.