Professor Dr. Debra Meyerson

Biography

Debra Meyerson is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education, specializing in Organizational Behavior. Tenured at Stanford since 2003, Debra transitioned to her current role in 2013 following a severe stroke in 2010. Her research primarily focuses on gender and race relations within organizations, specifically targeting individual and organizational strategies for change to eliminate inequities and foster productive inter-group relations. She has examined the role of philanthropic organizations as intermediaries in fostering change within educational institutions and has explored the scaling of the charter school field. Debra is the author of 'Tempered Radicals: How People Use Difference to Inspire Change at Work' (Harvard Business School Press, 2001), which provides insights into how diversity can drive positive change in the workplace. Following her stroke, she published 'Identity Theft: Rediscovering Stroke' (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2019), reflecting on her experiences and the challenges of rebuilding identity post-disability. Debra co-founded Stroke Onward, a nonprofit focused on reforming the healthcare system to better support stroke survivors. She remains active in research and advocacy, delivering talks in both academic and industry settings.

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