WELD Impact Lab · Our people

The people behind
the questions.

WELD brings together researchers and students interested in wellbeing, leadership, and diversity. Our work grows through collaboration—across disciplines, institutions, and career stages.

Dr. Phoenix Van Wagoner

Lab director

Dr. Phoenix Van Wagoner

College of Business and Economics
California State University, Fullerton

Phoenix’s research focuses on mental health and wellbeing, leadership, and artificial intelligence, with diversity connecting these areas. Through WELD Impact Lab, Phoenix connects workplace research with opportunities for students to contribute to real projects.

Phoenix earned a PhD in Business Administration, specializing in Organizational Behavior, from the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Research collaborators

Different expertise.
Shared questions.

Our research network spans mental health, leadership, identity, technology, and inclusion.

Lab alumni

Part of WELD’s story.

We recognize the former student members who have been part of the lab and its research community.

Join the lab

Curious about research?
Start a conversation.

We are building our next student team. CSUF students interested in wellbeing, leadership, diversity, or the future of work are welcome to get in touch.

Tell us what you’re studying, what questions interest you, and what you’d like to learn. We’ll share information about opportunities as the team takes shape.

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