James is a PhD candidate in the Organization Studies Group at Sloan. He researches how peripheral organizational functions—namely Environmental, Health, and Safety functions—can better display their value. Such functions, often undervalued by organizations, play a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring sustainability. In other projects, James researches the efficacy of various team coordination methods as well as different organizational approaches to diversity.
James graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Before coming to MIT, he spent time studying and working in Japan and China. He also previously worked in executive recruitment and assessment. He enjoys spending time outside running, biking, and playing tennis.