Shawn Andrews has 23 years of biopharmaceutical experience with a strong history of leading, educating, and inspiring others. Extensive work experience, coupled with dissertation research, has given her a research-based, expert level of knowledge on leadership, emotional intelligence, gender, and unconscious bias in the workplace. She serves as adjunct professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Business and Management, and teaches courses on organizational behavior and diversity in organizations. Her specific areas of focus include organizational leadership, learning and development, talent management, and diversity and inclusion. Shawn holds an EdD in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a BA in psychology from the University of California, Irvine. She has authored multiple published articles and blogs, leads webinars and workshops at a variety of conferences, and serves on advisory and editorial boards of directors. She is founder and CEO of Andrews Research International.