Amy Young

Dr. Amy Young is a teaching professor within the business communications department and teaches in the BBA, MBA, and Executive Education programs.  She is also a core faculty member at the Center for Positive Organizations and former faculty director of the center’s consortium.

Dr. Young is an expert in leadership communication, relational energy, and positive organizational culture.   Her scholarship focuses on how leaders can support employees’ well-being while also driving organizational performance. Her recent research highlights the role of positive leadership communication and organizational culture in reducing both burnout and employee turnover in the healthcare sector.  She also works directly with industry leaders to help them measure the impact of employee well-being initiatives on individual and team productivity.

Amy received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan and a BA in human development & social relations from Earlham College.