Meet the Team
Director
Malissa Clark, PhD.
Dr. Malissa Clark serves as Head of the Psychology Department at the University of Georgia and the Director of the Healthy Work Lab. Dr. Clark is a leading expert on workaholism, overwork, burnout, and employee well-being. She and earned her Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University.
Graduate Research Assistants
Skylar Oney, M.S.
Contact: skylar.oney@uga.edu
About: Skylar is a 6th-year PhD candidate in the I-O Doctoral program at UGA, and she earned her M.S. in Psychology from UGA in 2025. Her primary research interests include organizational citizenship behavior, citizenship pressure, and employee well-being. Skylar currently works as a Graduate Research & Analytics Trainee at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Leadership Institute. Outside of research, Skylar enjoys being active, nature, cooking/baking, traveling, golfing, and spending time with her family, friends, and two cats (Louie and Bagheera)!
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Kate Fuller
Contact: Kathryn.Fuller@uga.edu
About: Kate is a 4th year Psychology student at the University of Georgia. Her primary research interests include occupational health psychology, recovery, and neurodiversity in the workplace. After graduation, Kate plans to pursue graduate school in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Kate enjoys teaching and practicing yoga, going on long walks and runs, and hanging out with friends outside of her time in the lab.
Georgiana Erwin
Contact: Georgiana.Erwin@uga.edu
About: Georgiana is a 4th year Psychology student at the University of Georgia. Her primary research interests include the effects of socioeconomic status during upbringing on motivation in the workplace. After graduation, Georgianna plans to pursue her masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Georgiana enjoys traveling, trying new cuisines, getting coffee, and going on walks with friends outside of her time in the lab.
Mackenzie Overbey
Contact: Mackenzie.Overbey@uga.edu
About: Mackenzie is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia. She received her B.S. in Psychology (Neuroscience emphasis) and Cognitive Science, with a minor in Linguistics and American Sign Language. Mackenzie plans to pursue her Master’s in Experimental Psychology and eventually a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology. Mackenzie enjoys baking and cooking, going to live music events, and spending time with friends outside of her time in the lab.
Kendall Sanders
Contact: Kendall.Sanders@uga.edu
About: Kendall is a 2nd year Psychology student at the University of Georgia. After graduation, Kendall plans to pursue graduate school with a focus in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Kendall is a competitive dancer for UGA red hotz and and teaches/choreographs for a private competitive studio outside of her time in the lab.
Olivia Hall
Contact: Christopher.Rodridguez@uga.edu
About: Chris is a 3rd year Psychology and Cognitive Sciences student at the University of Georgia. His primary research interests include teams and teamwork, employee well-being, and job analysis. After graduation, Chris plans to pursue his PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Chris enjoys hiking, listening to music, and watching sitcoms outside of his time in the lab.
Contact: orh02204@uga.edu
About: Olivia is a 4th year Psychology major and Business minor student at the University of Georgia and the Healthy Work Lab Manager. Her primary research interests include workaholism and employee health, diversity and inclusion, and assessment and selection in organizational settings. After graduation, she plans on pursuing her PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Outside of the lab, Olivia enjoys exercise (mainly running and cycling), reading, and spending time with family and friends.