Meet Our Scientists & Advisors
Diverse perspectives lead to better decisions and more innovative solutions. That’s why, when tackling client problems, NLI will bring in our robust external scientist and advisor network, composed of pedigreed researchers and advisors.
Our advisors contribute to our business strategy.
Our scientists contribute to the NeuroLeadership Journal, our annual Summit, and moving forwarding this emerging field of research.
Our work also unites researchers from leading labs around the world with the purpose of advancing our understanding of the human brain to improve organizational performance, leadership, learning, and culture.


Andrea Derler, PhD
Director of Industry Research, NLI

Kamila Sip, PhD
Lead Professor & Senior Researcher, NLI

Michaela Simpson, PhD
Researcher
NeuroLeadership Institute

Elizabeth Haines, PhD
Professor
William Paterson University

Jennifer Ray, PhD
Researcher
NeuroLeadership Institute

Janet Ahn, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the Motivation Lab

Lila Davachi, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology

Art Kleiner
Corporate Advisor

Ed Boswell, PhD
Corporate Advisor

Valerie Purdie Greenaway, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology Columbia University

FD Wilder
Corporate Advisor

Jay Van Bavel, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
New York University

Tessa West, PhD
Associate Professor