Samantha Kellar, PhD, serves as a senior research manager in the litigation surveys and consumer science division 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.
Professional Experience
- 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
Education
- PhD, Management & Organizations, University of California, Los Angeles, 2024
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, Portland State University, 2017
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Proven experience across all industries and practice areas.
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