Gabriela (Gabby) Burlacu, Ph. D., is a Talent Research Manager at Accenture, leading global research focused on effective organizational and talent management practices for a changing world of work. Prior to joining Accenture she was a Principal Researcher at SAP, focused on exploring and defining how companies can use technology to address broad workforce challenges such as addressing systemic bias and driving continuous feedback cultures. Gabby received her Ph. D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Portland State University in 2013, and maintains a strong connection to the academic world by serving as an adjunct professor in Portland State University’s School of Business. She has also published a variety of peer-reviewed studies, articles, and book chapters on critical topics facing HR.