Stephanie Creary

Assistant Professor

Stephanie Creary is an accomplished academic and professional with extensive experience in organizational behavior, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here are some key details about her:

Academic Career

Stephanie Creary is currently an Assistant Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a position she has held since July 2017.1 Her expertise lies in organizational behavior, with a focus on identity, diversity, inclusion, and workplace relationships. She is also affiliated with several institutes and centers at Wharton and UPenn, including Wharton People Analytics and the Penn Center for Africana Studies.1

Prior to her role at Wharton, Dr. Creary served as an Assistant Professor at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business from July 2015 to June 2017.1

Professional Experience

In addition to her academic work, Dr. Creary has extensive experience in research and consulting:

She works as an independent Management Consultant and Strategic Advisor, advising corporate audiences on topics such as building stronger workplace relationships, improving leader engagement in diversity and inclusion work, and creating evidence-based DEI strategies.1
From August 2007 to July 2011, she was a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, where she conducted field research and developed case studies on diversity and inclusion practices in corporate organizations.1
She also worked as a Research Associate at The Conference Board from September 2007 to May 2010, focusing on diversity management, human capital, and employee engagement.1

The Creary De La O Family Foundation, Inc.

In May 2023, Dr. Creary co-founded The Creary De La O Family Foundation, Inc. This foundation supports arts and science initiatives important to Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino communities. The foundation's work aims to:

Connect society with and appreciate Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino cultures through the arts.
Accelerate scientific discoveries that can improve the health and lives of Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino people.1

Education

Dr. Creary holds multiple degrees:

A Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (1994-1998).1
A Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the same institution (1998-2000).1
She also mentions having an MBA and a PhD, though the specific institutions are not listed in the provided information.1

Dr. Creary is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in higher education and has shared her personal experiences with affirmative action, emphasizing its importance in her academic journey.2