Tina Opie

Dr. Tina Opie is an award-winning researcher, consultant, scholar, and Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, bringing her profound knowledge and experience to the management division. Prior to her academic career, she honed her skills in the corporate world as a banker and a management consultant. Her teaching focuses on organizational behavior, instructing both undergraduates and MBA students. Dr. Opie's research work centers on enhancing workplaces by leveraging individual differences and conveying respect for individual contributions, a testament to her commitment to creating inclusive work environments.

Her expertise and commitment to her field have not gone unnoticed. She made it to the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award Shortlist in 2023, and her book, "Shared Sisterhood at Work: Collective Action to Redress Workplace Inequities," was recognized as one of Forbes' 10 Best Business Books of 2022. Her work extends beyond the classroom and the pages of her book, with her research findings published in renowned journals such as Harvard Business Review, Academy of Management Insights, and Organizational Dynamics. Dr. Opie's research also extends to the exploration of reducing discrimination against overweight people by focusing on health rather than appearance.

Dr. Opie actively engages with the broader community through her regular presentations at Babson College and her participation in numerous panels and conferences. Her talks range from exploring the importance of authenticity in fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces to discussing the role of collective action in addressing workplace inequities. As a consultant, she provides organizations with strategic direction on how to create more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Her work on Shared Sisterhood provides individuals and organizational leaders with specific strategies to tap into their authentic identities, forge deeper relationships across differences, and create more inclusive environments. She has advised firms in the beauty, educational, financial services, health care, and media industries.

Dr. Opie's insights are also sought by organizations like American Express, Forte Foundation, Harvard, Hulu, and MIT, further highlighting her as a trusted voice in her field. Her regular commentary on Harvard Business Review's "Women at Work" podcast and her appearances on WGBH, a television station, further solidify her role as a prominent figure in the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and authenticity in the workplace.

With an MBA from the Darden School of Business and a Ph.D. in Management from New York University's Stern School of Business, her breadth of knowledge is vast.