What is I/O Psychology?
- Date: April 15, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM EST
- Registration Link: https://blacksinio.org/event-6603853
- Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91721655483?pwd=OmbtxAp0AFNMnSr5Zd67YM9CeOtUBc.1
About This Event
Have you ever wondered how psychology can be applied to the workplace? Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology is the study of people at work — and it's one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying fields in the social sciences. In this session, we'll break down what I/O Psychology actually is, how it directly impacts Black communities and workplaces, and what you can do with a degree in this field. Whether you're figuring out your major or just exploring your options, this is the session for you.
What We'll Cover:
- What is I/O Psychology?
- How I/O impacts Black communities and workplaces
- Career paths and what you can do with an I/O degree
- Career stability and earning potential
- A real look at what I/O professionals actually do day-to-day
You’ll also leave with a downloadable toolkit filled with practical tools, resources, and support materials to guide and support you throughout your I/O journey.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Jenkins
I am a talent and organizational development consultant who helps organizations translate people data into clear and actionable workforce decisions.
At Plante Moran, I collaborate with executive leadership and HR to strengthen how organizations select, develop, and retain top talent. My work focuses on leadership development, succession planning, team dynamics, and overall organizational enhancement. I use valid and reliable assessments to help internal and external clients make informed hiring, onboarding, and development decisions for their team and organization.
Before joining Plante Moran, I spent over five years as an independent consultant leading projects for various non-profit organizations. I worked directly with leadership and board members to deliver organizational assessments, strategic workforce planning, and program evaluation projects.
With a background in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology and nearly a decade of experience, I've honed my skills in applying both quantitative and qualitative research methods to tackle organizational challenges. I thrive on transforming complex data into actionable insights that enhance company culture, boost employee engagement, and facilitate the growth of leaders.
Alexandra Bishop
Alexandra Bishop is a Senior Talent Management & Organizational Development Specialist at Lenovo, where she supports global skills-based talent management and employee listening initiatives. She is also in the Lenovo Global Future Leaders program, which immerses high-performing early career talent into a five-year development program with a fast-track to leadership. She earned her M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Baruch College while working in various HR roles. Her prior experience focused on performance management, employee engagement, employee listening, and talent management. She’s worked in a variety of industries such as a financial technology startup, public accounting firm, psychotherapy practice, and currently a global technology company.
Two recent highlights from Alexandra's current work at Lenovo include working cross-functionally to design and implement an internal AI Agent that summarizes over 40,000 comments from the annual engagement survey and provides leaders with deeper and quicker insights for targeted action planning. She is also consulting with departments across Lenovo to implement skills-enabled talent management initiatives within development, hiring, and assessments.
