Leslie K. Wang
About Leslie K. Wang
Leslie K. Wang is an Associate Professor at UMass Boston who specializes in life coaching for women academics, focusing on burnout and work-life balance. She has authored an award-winning book and has extensive experience in academia, including previous roles at UMass Boston, The University of British Columbia, and Grand Valley State University.
Work at UMass Boston
Leslie K. Wang currently serves as an Associate Professor at UMass Boston, a position she has held since 2019. Prior to this role, she worked as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the same institution from 2013 to 2019. Her work focuses on the challenges faced by women in academia, particularly in relation to burnout and life satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Leslie K. Wang earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2002 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Chinese Studies from UC San Diego, completed between 1995 and 2000. Additionally, she achieved a Life Coaching Certification from Leadership That Works, which informs her coaching practice.
Background
Before her current role at UMass Boston, Leslie K. Wang worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of British Columbia from 2010 to 2012. She also served as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Grand Valley State University for eight months in 2012 to 2013. Her academic journey has been marked by a focus on sociology and the specific challenges faced by women in academic settings.
Achievements
Leslie K. Wang has authored an award-winning book that addresses the unique challenges faced by women academics. She has also developed a coaching program designed to improve work-life balance for women in academia. Additionally, she has been a speaker at various conferences, discussing topics related to academic burnout and life satisfaction.
Coaching Services for Women in Academia
Leslie K. Wang provides professional life coaching services specifically tailored for women in academia. Her coaching focuses on helping individuals overcome burnout and achieve a better work-life balance, utilizing her expertise in sociology and her coaching certification.