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Samantha Kellar, PhD

Associate Research Director

Samantha Kellar, PhD, serves as an Associate Research Director at IMS Legal Strategies. Dr. Kellar is an experienced social science researcher with more than a decade of experience conducting experimental, field, survey, and qualitative research. Her work spans multiple fields, including psychology, organizational behavior, neuroscience, and intellectual property.

Dr. Kellar's background includes both quantitative and qualitative research examining employees' thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors within organizations. She has conducted research for large government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public and private companies. Additionally, Dr. Kellar has consulted on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Dr. Kellar holds a PhD in Management & Organizations from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Portland State University. She lives in Los Angeles with her cat, Esteban, and enjoys traveling, snowboarding, scuba diving, and trying new restaurants in her free time.

  • Senior Research Manager, Litigation Surveys and Consumer Science, IMS Legal Strategies, 2025-present
  • Senior Research Manager, MMR Strategy Group, 2024-2025
  • Research Consultant, The Stereotype Project Foundation, 2021-2024
  • DEI Consultant, Transdev North America, 2021
  • Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Los Angeles, 2019-2024
  • Senior Research Coordinator, Emory University, 2017-2019
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