Leanne Son Hing
Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Guelph
Ph.D. Psychology, University of Waterloo
M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Waterloo
B.A. Honours Psychology, Queen’s University
Contact Information
Research Expertise
Dr. Son Hing is an expert on inequalities and inequities in the workplace and society. She researches how inequities are produced within organizations and how organizations can work to mitigate discrimination and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Son Hing investigates the factors that lead to discrimination, such as sexism, racism, classism, and other forms of bias. She also investigates people’s understandings of the inequalities that exist in our society and the degree to which they derive from meritocratic practices versus discrimination, bias, and the processes of cumulative advantage and disadvantage. She also explores how the experience of discrimination and subtle forms of mistreatment affect workers’ job attitudes and well-being.
Advising Philosophy
My goal is to conduct top-quality research in close collaboration with students. As a supervisor, I believe it is my role to help students to develop their research abilities, self-efficacy, and autonomy. I work to create an environment in my lab that is inclusive, supportive, and challenging. Students can expect a lot of guidance and feedback from me and your fellow lab mates. I expect students in my lab to be hardworking, organized, conscientious, and supportive of their peers. I will be accepting new undergraduate students for Winter 2024 and a new graduate student for Fall 2024.
Working With Organizations
Dr. Son Hing has partnered with corporations, government, and non-for-profit organizations to help reduce discrimination and to promote fair, equitable practices that will help to promote and positively manage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She has also worked with the University of Guelph to develop their Inclusive Leadership Framework. She provides talks and training for organizational, government, and public audiences.
Funding Sources
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
- Senior Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
- Canadian Forces Leadership Institute
- Canadian Foundation for Innovation
Fun Fact
Outside of academics, Dr. Son Hing enjoys hiking and working out, and doing fun activities with her family like karate, board games, and baking. She is the proud mom of two boys and an Aussiedoodle named Coco.
