ELLA J. LOMBARD University of Washington [email protected] 119A Guthrie Hall, Box 351525 Seattle, WA 98195

Education

Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Washington 2024 (expected)

B.A., Psychology, English, Northwestern University ` 2019 3.96 GPA, Dean’s List all quarters Summa cum laude Psychology Departmental Honors English Departmental Honors

Honors & awards

Graduate Travel Award SPSP 2020, Society for Personality & Social Psychology 2019 The Graduate School Top Scholar Award, University of Washington 2019 “How Do We Know Ourselves?” Panel Best Presentation Award, NU Research Expo 2019 Edwin L. Shuman Award for Best Honors Thesis in Creative Writing, Northwestern 2019 Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship, Big Ten Conference 2019 Honorable Mention National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program 2019 Academic Year Undergraduate Research Grant, Northwestern University, $950 2019 Weinberg Conference Presentation Grant, Northwestern University 2019 Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Grant, Northwestern University 2019 Underwood Psychology/Undergraduate Research Grant, Northwestern University, $3500 2018 Daniel Bonbright Scholar Award, Northwestern University 2018 Academic All-Big Ten Award, Big Ten Conference 2017, 2018, 2019 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award, Big Ten Conference 2017, 2018, 2019

Publications Sapna Cheryan, Ella J. Lombard, Lauren Hudson, Kengthsagn Louis, Victoria C. Plaut & Mary C. Murphy (2019) Double isolation: Identity expression threat predicts greater gender disparities in computer science, Self and Identity, DOI: 10.1080/15298868.2019.1609576

Writing samples

University of Washington: Stereotypes, Identity, & Belonging Lab Blog 2017 Why We’ve Been Responding Wrong to the Google Manifesto University of Washington: Stereotypes, Identity, & Belonging Lab Blog 2017 What Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley Reveals About Tech Culture

Presentations

Talks

Lombard, E. J. (2019, June). One Person, Many Groups: Collective coherence in LGBTQ+ individuals, Northwestern University Undergraduate Research & Arts Exposition, Evanston, IL.

Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation (NUDAR), Evanston, IL 2018 Initiative to install inclusion statement plaques in all 19 NCAA locker rooms Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation (NUDAR), Evanston, IL 2018 My experience as an LGBTQ student-athlete at Northwestern

Posters Lombard, E. J. & Gardner, W. (2020, upcoming.) One Person, Many Groups: Collective coherence in LGBTQ+ individuals, Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Lombard, E. J. & Cheryan, S. (2019). Is cuisine diversity influencing how much Americans eat? Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention, Portland, OR.

Additional research experience

Northwestern University Social Self Lab 2017-2018 Research Assistant & Honors Student

Honors thesis: Increasing collective coherence in LGBTQ individuals 2018-2019 What common themes and characteristics appear in the stories of LGBTQ individuals who perceive their sexuality/gender identities as complementary with other aspects of their identities? • Earned a highly competitive selection to deliver an oral presentation at the Northwestern Undergraduate Research & Arts Exposition • Won best oral presentation award within assigned panel

University of Washington Stereotypes, Identity, & Belonging Lab 2017-2019 Research Assistant • Took a leading role on 3 unique research projects resulting in a publication, a manuscript in preparation, and a poster at SPSP • Assisted with general research assistant duties including running participants; entering, checking, and coding data; editing papers; conducting literature reviews; designing surveys; and writing posts for the lab blog.

Teaching & mentoring experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant PSYCH 206A: Human Development Fall 2019

Peer Academic Coach Training Program Curriculum Designer Spring 2019 • Worked one-on-one with head of peer coaching program to develop new comprehensive curriculum for training all peer academic coaches • Created detailed plans for 7 professional development workshops • Curated and synthesized research-based resources from a wide variety of sources • Specified workshop, quarter, and year-long learning objectives to act as guiding benchmarks for training program

Peer Academic Coach 2016-2019 • Mentored 9 students (2-3 per quarter) through weekly meetings to enhance organization and study skills, goal-setting, time management, and work-life balance • Completed weekly reports on each student’s progress • Participated in regular professional development training in motivational interviewing, mentoring, study skills and best methods of learning, etc. • Selected to spearhead a special project standardizing and enhancing training program for all peer coaches

Diversity & wellness outreach

Engage Executive Board, Northwestern Athletics Department 2017-2018, 2018-2019 • Assisted in developing and facilitating 2-3 diversity & inclusion-themed workshops per quarter, often based on current events of interest to the athletic community • Helped to bridge the gap between research and social justice education by incorporating relevant psychology literature into the workshop planning and execution • Worked to increase awareness and attendance at workshops in the athletic community, including at department-wide staff meetings and in groups of student-athlete leaders • Advocated for installation of inclusion statement plaques in every varsity locker room at Northwestern

P.U.R.P.L.E. Peer Mentor, Northwestern Athletics Department 2017-2018 • Attended regular trainings on health & wellness; QPR Suicide Prevention trained; Red Watchband alcohol bystander trained • Acted as a liaison between health & wellness resources and team members

Slivka for Equity and Social Action, Slivka Residential College 2016-2017 • Founder and chair • Designed workshops and conversations on inclusion and diversity topics, current events, etc. • Led a team of individuals in designing programming for events • Mentored younger members in developing leadership and facilitation skills • Hosted regular events and workshops with over 35 attendees

Academic service

NUDAR Diversity Webpage Development Focus Group – Invited Participant 2019 Weinberg College Board of Visitors – Invited Undergraduate Speaker 2019 Big Ten Advisory Commission for Equality – Invited Breakout Session Speaker 2019 Undergraduate Teaching Observation Program – Invited Teaching Observer 2019 Start Strong and Stay Strong: Advice from the Experts – Invited Student Panelist 2018 New Faculty Workshop – Invited Student Panelist 2018 Weinberg College Student Advisory Board – Psychology Representative 2018 Navigating Northwestern Academics Forum – Discussion Facilitator 2017 Slivka Residential College of Science & Engineering – Faculty Outreach Committee 2015-2016