Patricia Grabarek, Ph.D., is a co-founder of Workr Beeing, coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, and a seasoned industrial and organizational psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. With a background in both consulting and internal roles, Dr. Grabarek has led people analytics and talent management initiatives for more than 60 organizations across various industries. Her work focuses on research-based strategies to improve well-being, retention, performance, and diversity efforts. Named one of Culture Amp’s Top 25 Emerging Culture Creators for 2024, Dr. Grabarek’s insights have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, CBS News, and CBC Radio. She holds a Ph.D. and MS in industrial/organizational psychology from Penn State and a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA.
Katina Sawyer, Ph.D., an industrial and organizational psychologist, is a co-founder of Workr Beeing, a coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, and an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management. A leading expert in work-life balance, leadership, positive workplace behaviors, and diversity, she has published more than 50 peer-reviewed studies, book chapters, and articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review. Dr. Sawyer’s work has been featured in major media such as The Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Atlantic, and Forbes. Receiving grants from the National Science Foundation and the Society for Human Resource Management, her research has established her as a thought leader in positive workplace behaviors. Among Philadelphia Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 in 2017, Dr. Sawyer also consults with organizations, offering data-driven solutions to create healthier, more productive workplaces. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Villanova University and a dual Ph.D. and M.S. in industrial and organizational psychology and women’s studies from Penn State.