People
Dr. Fiona Adjei Boateng
Principal Investigator
Dr. Fiona Adjei Boateng is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Hamilton College. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and Economics from Colgate University and her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from New York University. Her research examines how gender stereotypes shape third-party interpretations of workplace interactions, influence perceptions of competence and leadership, and intersect with race and culture in shaping evaluations of leaders.
She also investigates how organizational initiatives—such as male allyship programs, mentorship, and sponsorship—affect women’s career advancement across organizational and cultural contexts. Fiona is the Co-Founder of Study Afrika, a research platform that connects scholars with study participants across Africa to ensure diverse and representative data. At Hamilton College, she teaches an upper-level seminar on the Psychology of Gender and Leadership.
Beyond her academic work, she is an avid reader, enthusiastic baker, and plant parent.
Victoria (Vicky) Holland Oliveira
Vicky Holland, originally from São Paulo, Brazil, is a senior at Hamilton College pursuing a double major in Psychology and World Politics. Her academic interests focus on the psychology of stereotypes, prejudice, and the role of intersectional identities in shaping human experiences. Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling and capturing moments through photography
Rylee Lyons
Rylee Lyons is a senior at Hamilton College studying both Psychology and Sociology. She has previously conducted research on blame attributions and group cooperation. Her main interest lies in working with children as she hopes to be a school counselor one day. At Hamilton, Rylee is a member of the track and field team and is president of Hogwarts @ Hamilton. When not at school, Rylee enjoys spending time with her family in her home state, Maine, as well as reading and watching 80s movies.
If you are a student at Hamilton College and are interested in investigating questions related to workplace perceptions and behavior, please email me at fadjeibo@hamilton.edu.
For any other inquiries, please reach out to me via email as well.