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Debra Meyerson is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education, having transitioned from a full-time role in 2013 due to health challenges. With a foundational background in Organizational Behavior, Meyerson's research primarily addresses gender and race relations within organizations, focusing on strategies to eliminate inequities and promote inter-group relations. Her influential publication, 'Tempered Radicals: People Use Difference to Inspire Change at Work' (HBS Press, 2001), delves into how diversity can be leveraged to foster positive workplace change. Following her stroke in 2010, Meyerson published 'Identity Theft: Rediscovering Stroke' (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2019), which reflects her journey as a survivor, advocating for better support systems for individuals with disabilities. She co-founded Stroke Onward, a nonprofit aimed at reforming healthcare to better assist stroke survivors. An active speaker in both academic and industry contexts, Meyerson is dedicated to bridging gaps in understanding and improving healthcare pathways for survivors.
Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA
Teaching and research in Organizational Behavior, focusing on diversity and organizational change.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.