Hi, my name is Madison LaBella, and I am passionate about improving organizational life for employees, teams, and organizations. I am a PhD candidate at Drexel University finishing my degree in Organizational Behavior and I am thrilled to join Marist College as an Assistant Professor of Management in Fall 2025. 

I study relationships and psychological needs at work and primarily focus on workplace loneliness, team and interpersonal dynamics, and diversity and inclusion. I seek to understand how relational experiences affect individual and group wellbeing and performance and what organizations can do to increase a sense of connection and wellbeing among members. 

Throughout my career working with community development, consulting, and social mission organizations, I have seen that business can be a force for good in our lives and in our communities. As such, I dedicate my research, teaching, and consulting to improving individual wellbeing and organizational outcomes.