About Us
Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
600 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052
The Collaboration and Organizational Learning Lab (COLLab) is a research group at the George Washington University led by Dr. Tiffany Bisbey. We partner with educational institutions, practitioners, policy makers, and industry leaders to conduct research on team development to support the effectiveness, resilience, and well-being of employees and organizations. We use quantitative and qualitative data collected through experimental and field research to answer important questions about how humans interact and collaborate to solve problems and facilitate safe and effective performance at work.
Meet the Team
Founder & Director
Tiffany Bisbey, Ph. D. (she/her)
Dr. Bisbey’s research focuses broadly on the social phenomena that support organizational effectiveness. Her work examines the factors that facilitate and hinder collaboration so that teams remain flexible and able to adapt to changing situations. She also studies how employees and leaders develop the skills necessary for team resilience and effectiveness. This work involves the design and implementation of training and development systems that meet the demands of the hybrid 21st century workplace to ensure stakeholders get the most out of their investments. Dr. Bisbey also examines the role of teamwork in driving organizational safety. Her research has involved quality improvement in healthcare, team training for combat medics, collaboration in long-duration space exploration, and a variety of other safety-critical contexts. She is currently investigating the influence of leader receptivity to team member voice on safety outcomes, identity formation, and well-being. As a scientist-practitioner, Dr. Bisbey’s research also informs her work as a consultant to industry partners in healthcare, education, entrepreneurial start-ups, technology, law enforcement, the military, and more. She conducts a great deal of translational research toward these efforts to produce practical, evidence-based guidelines for collaboration and alignment across organizations.
PHD Students
6th Yr.
Madison Romero (she/her)
Research Interests: Learning & Development, Followership, Turnover
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I am a fifth-year doctoral student in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology program interested in researching learning & development, followership, and turnover. I earned a BS in I-O Psychology, BS in Business Management, and a Certificate in Leadership from Colorado State University. As a proud Colorado native, I enjoy anything and everything outdoors (e.g., cycling, hiking, camping, backpacking – just to name a few). Also, as a retired collegiate athlete, I love watching and playing sports. Regardless of the activity, I enjoy spending my free time with my husband Moises and pup Pepita.
4th Yr.
Anjishnu Chakrabarti (he/him)
Research Interests: HiPo Employee Programs, Decision-making, Future of work
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Anjishnu Chakrabarti is an I-O Psychology doctoral student. He os interested in understanding leadership development within organizations. He has conducted research in 3 directions - looking at leadership development from the perspective of mentoring relationships; from the perspective of leadership development capabilities; and from the perspective of HiPo. Additionally, he is also interested in decision-making and cultural differences in major decision-making models, and the advent of new technologies within the workplace.
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3rd Year
Johnathan Traylor (he/him)
Research Interests: Diversity & Inclusion, Teams, Technology in the Transforming Workplace
Johnathan is a third-year in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology doctoral program at the George Washington University after obtaining a Master of Arts in Organizational Sciences from GW in Spring 2023.Outside of his academic career, Johnathan displays a great passion for producing music. Within his two years of producing, he has worked with numerous artists, accumulated millions of streams, and has charted at number one on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart for the most popular developing artists in music.
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3rd Year
Petra Momcilovic (she/her)
Research Interests: High-Potential Leadership, Workplace Culture, & High-Stress Job Environments
Petra Momcilovic joined the Industrial-Organizational Psychology doctoral program in 2023. After various experiences in business and psychology research labs and a federal internship focusing on workplace culture, she cultivated a passion for studying I-O Psychology. Outside of school, some of Petra's hobbies include biking, gardening, reading, and playing piano. She enjoys hiking as well; Petra and her father hiked Old Rag Mountain in their personal record time of four hours this past July. She was also able to visit her extended family in Croatia last summer.
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3rd Yr.
Gracie Schirle (she/her)
Research Interests: Occupational Health Psychology, Workplace Incivility, & Ecological Momentary Assessment
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Gracie joined the Industrial Organizational Psychology doctoral program at GWU in 2023. During her time as a researcher, she worked on projects exploring smoking cessation, borderline personality disorder, and the gamification of personnel selection measures. Gracie is interested in utilizing ecological momentary assessment and exploring areas such as occupational stress, workplace incivility, work-life balance, employee well-being, and experiences of sexual and gender minorities in the workplace. In her free time, she loves going to the movies, crocheting, and spending time with her dog, Arlo.
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2nd Yr.
Gregory Lapp
Research Interests: Goal Pursuits, Teams and Teamwork, Employee Learning
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Gregory is a second year student in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology program, after graduating from D'Youville University with his BA in Psychology and Chemistry. He has previously worked on research projects in his undergraduate studies that focused on focal goals, goal setting techniques, time perceptions, and psychology safety and threat. Outside of the school, he enjoys gardening, baking, and reading novels.
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Undergraduate RAs
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Lab Manager
Agathe d'Udekem d'Acoz (she/her)
Research Interests: Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, & Team Resilience
Agathe d’Udekem d’Acoz is a senior at George Washington University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences. Born in Belgium and raised in Australia, she brings a global perspective to her academic and research pursuits. Deeply passionate about entering the field of clinical psychology, she hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in the future. Outside of academics, she loves cooking for her family, backpacking around the world to explore new cultures, and babysitting.
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Research Assistant
Danielle Goldberg
Research Interests: Team Dynamics, Communication, & Leadership
Danielle is a second year student at George Washington University majoring in Psychology and double minoring in Business and Geological Sciences. She enjoys reading books at nearby cafes, walking around D.C. with friends, and taking advantage of Tuesday night movie ticket prices.
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Research Assistant
Lorena Santana
Research interests: Team Dynamics, Developmental Psychology, Psychological Safety
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Lorena Santana is a Senior at George Washington University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is particularly interested in teams and how they navigate challenges and build strong group dynamics. Outside of class, she enjoys going for long walks, painting, and reading.
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Research Assistant
Olivia Hoyes
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Olivia Hoyes is a senior majoring in Psychology and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University. She’s passionate about understanding the connection between mental health and human development, and she hopes to pursue a PsyD after graduation to become a clinician. As a research assistant, Olivia enjoys collaborating with her team, exploring how psychological research can be applied to improve people’s everyday lives, and gaining hands-on experience that bridges science and empathy
Research Assistant
Jade Gardy
Research interests: Developmental Psychology, Team Dynamics, & Leadership
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Jade is a junior at the George Washington University pursuing a double major in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Organizational Sciences. She is especially interested in how leaders manage teams in situations of conflict. Outside of academics, she enjoys watching motorsports, going to concerts, and exploring DC with her friends.