Biography
Dr. Sara Swenson is a Senior Lecturer in the Work and Organizations Department of the Carlson School of Management. She earned her PhD in Human Resources Development from the University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development in 2023 after earning an MEd in Human Resources Development from the same school. Sara’s dissertation focused on the influence of manager-provided autonomy on subjective well-being during times of job insecurity. Prior to joining the Carlson School, Sara worked for 25 years in corporations as a leader in the HR areas of leadership development, organizational development and learning.