Dr. Sarah Soule

Biography

Sarah Soule is the Morgridge Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and also holds a courtesy appointment as a Professor of Sociology. Her primary research interests include organizational theory, social movements, and political sociology. Soule has published several influential works, including books on Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Movements through Cambridge University Press. She has played a significant role in the academic community as a founding team member of the journal Sociological Science and has served on the boards of various non-profit organizations. Soule is active in the Stanford d.school, where she contributes to the Fellowship program and the faculty advisory board for the Stanford Center for the Advancement of Women's Leadership. Her research focuses on the diffusion of policy changes at the organizational level and the impact of social movements on multinational corporations’ decisions, particularly in areas like divestment and advocacy. Her published research has appeared in prestigious journals such as the American Journal of Sociology, Administrative Science Quarterly, and the American Sociological Review. Additionally, she teaches a variety of courses at the Graduate School of Business, including topics related to environmental research and organizational behavior.

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