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Drawing from her diverse cultural experiences, Human Resource Development researcher, Dr. Jia Wang of Texas A&M University, will share her insights into women’s development. Specifically, she will talk about (a) the cultural values that shaped her identity as a woman; (b) the lessons she learned during her educational and professional journey in countries across four continents; and (c) evidence-based strategies for addressing persistent challenges women face in their career advancement. This session is a great opportunity to engage in cultural learning and critical self-reflection.
Jia Wang, Ph.D.
Professor, Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Dr. Jia Wang is a tenured full professor in the Adult Education and Human Resource Development (AEHRD) program, the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-College Station, TX. As a scholar, Dr. Wang has examined critical and contemporary HRD issues in five interacting dimensions: international/national and cross-cultural HRD, workplace incivility, workplace learning, organizational crisis management, and career/family issues. Her research has been widely disseminated through 60 journal articles, two edited issues, one practitioner-based book, and more than 150 international and national conference presentations. Dr. Wang served one of the flagship HRD journals— Human Resource Development Review—as the Editor-in-Chief (2017-2020) and Associate Editor (2014-2017), and currently is a member of the Editorial Board for four international journals.
