Brian Trihn (he/him)

Brian is a first-generation Master's student in the I/O Psychology program at SFSU. He achieved his bachelors in English at UCLA and acquired a teaching credential/MA from UC Davis. He has taught eight years in public and private elementary education, prior to shifting careers. His I/O research interests are, but not limited to, organizational change, training and development, DEI&B, and person analytics. Outside of school, Brian enjoys time with his cats and stays physically active in a Masters swim team. He plans to graduate Spring of 2024.

Kentaro Kawasaki

Kentaro is a first-year international graduate student in the I/O Psychology program at SFSU. His research interests include employee motivation, workplace stressors, and cultural differences between global workspaces. In his free time, you can often find Kentaro cuddling up with a good book, working out at the gym, or enjoying some coffee on campus.

Philip Farillas

Philip is a graduate student in the I/O Psychology program at SFSU, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He is a research assistant in the Workplace Technology Lab, conducting research in a Virtual Reality Time Management study. His interest are in training and development, workplace technology, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Daniel Diaz

Daniel is a first-generation scholar in the I/O Psych graduate program. His interests in the field include: employee motivation, diversity management, and data analysis. In his free time, he enjoys going on long walks, playing video games, and writing poetry.

Amanda Rueda

Amanda is a first-year graduate student in the I-O Psychology program at SFSU. Her research interests include employee well-being, organizational change effectiveness, and workplace belonging. When she's not studying, you can find Amanda searching for the best carnitas in the East Bay.

Dani Sanchez

Dani started at SFSU in the fall of 2017. Her interests are in long walks, squeaky chew toys, and lots of sleep. She is the longest standing member of the research lab.