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Jojanneke van der Toorn is an Associate Professor of Social Organizational Psychology at Utrecht University and holds a special appointment focused on LGBT+ Workplace Inclusion at Leiden University. Her research centers on workplace inclusion, particularly for LGBTQ+ employees, examining organizational policies and practices that affect diversity and inclusion. Van der Toorn investigates the psychological mechanisms that contribute to group-based inequalities and seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical applications by advising organizations on effective diversity and inclusion policies. She has developed the Netherlands Inclusivity Monitor to assess and improve diversity policy effectiveness, and collaborates with various societal partners to enhance the representation of marginalized groups. In addition to her research, she is involved in academic citizenship, serving on several editorial boards and as a board member of the Kurt Lewin Institute and the Utrecht Young Academy. Van der Toorn's work has been recognized with awards such as the Gratama Science Prize for young excellent researchers.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Lectures and conducts research in the field of Social Organizational Psychology.
Leiden University • Leiden, Netherlands
Focuses on LGBT+ Workplace Inclusion.
Department of Psychology