Erica R. Bailey

I am an Assistant Professor in Management of Organizations at Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. 

I primarily study self and person perception, asking questions like, how do we define who we are? When do we experience that sense of self ("state authenticity") in everyday life? What barriers prevent us from sharing that self fully with others? 

I received my PhD in Management from Columbia University and earned my BSBA specializing in Economics from The Ohio State University. My academic career began at Columbus State Community College where—by the grace of outstanding adjunct professors and $72 a credit hour classes—I was able to sort my life out. 

When I'm not doing research, I like reading fiction books, petting other people's dogs, and surfing. 

You can learn more about me and my research on a recent episode of Hidden Brain.