Executive Biography

Megan Gabruk is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Management and Organizations Department at University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Complex Systems from University of Michigan and graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2021, earning Highest Honors in Human and Organizational Development, with minors in Quantitative Methods and Cognitive Studies. At Vanderbilt University, Megan was recognized with the Best Honors Thesis Award in Human and Organizational Development for her work exploring the use of machine learning to map clinical physician networks. Her research has been published in several leading psychology journals, including Psychological Assessment, Journal of Affective Disorders, and Behaviour Research and Therapy. Megan’s current research investigates how social and knowledge spaces influence cognitive diversity and the evolution of knowledge, particularly within the fields of medicine and patenting. Beyond her academic pursuits, Megan enjoys powerlifting, hiking, and traveling.