Clarissa Cortland

Clarissa Cortland is an Assistant Professor in the Organisations and Innovation Group at the University College London School of Management. Prior to joining UCL, she was a post-doctoral research fellow at INSEAD, conducting research at the INSEAD Gender Initiative in Singapore. Clarissa obtained her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on organizational behavior, drawing from social psychological theory to explore social identity, intergroup relations, and stereotyping. Her work addresses how individuals can support diversity and inclusion in organizations and how diverse organizations can foster inclusive workplaces.

Clarissa Cortland is a researcher in social psychology with a focus on diversity, prejudice, stereotyping, and intervention science. Her work explores how shared experiences of discrimination can foster solidarity between stigmatized groups and how stereotype threat impacts women’s work satisfaction and disempowerment. Cortland’s research also examines the role of role models in reducing stigma, particularly in medical education and gender dynamics. She investigates interventions to improve gender balance and reduce stigmatization of people with chronic mental illness. Her studies often combine experimental methods with real-world applications, such as in OB/GYN education and workplace settings. Her research highlights the psychological and social mechanisms underlying prejudice and the potential for targeted interventions to promote equity.