My name is Melanie (Mel) Prengler (Mel-uh-nee Preen-glur) and I’m an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Broadly, I study how individuals advance DEI in organizations, and how individuals in jobs outside traditional organizational structures navigate challenges. Said differently: I study how one person can make a big difference.
Like many of the people I study, I have a sense of adventure and a passion for discovery. When not pursuing these via my research, I can be found adventuring and discovering in the outdoors with my husband—usually hiking, spending time in local public gardens, or eating a delicious new dish al fresco.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, 2022, Texas A&M University
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2017, Sam Houston State University
B.A in Psychology, 2013, Texas A&M University