Professional Summary
Dr. Myers' research examines diversity in healthcare organizations, focusing on the role that organizational culture and values play in improving workforce and patient outcomes. Another line of research examines the role of spirituality in workforce development and its potential to improve quality. Myers' international experience includes cross-cultural strategic planning and realignment in Accra, Ghana; and spirituality and workforce development in Durban, South Africa.
Dr. Myers is a member of the Griffith Leadership Center Steering Committee and its Lifelong Learning subcommittee. She is Chair of the Case Competition Committee and is the faculty advisor for the Case Analysis & Competition Preparation course. 2007 marks the third consecutive year that HMP students won 1st place at the National Association for Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Case Competition.
Courses Taught
HMP616: Understanding Organizations
HMP626: Managing & Maximizing Difference and Diversity in Healthcare Organizations
Additional Courses: M&O-605: Leading & Leveraging Differences (Ross Business School-MBA Program); HMP-656: Organizational Behavior for Healthcare Executives (Executive Education); Continuing Medical Education, Radiology Department UM Hospital Managing Diversity & Cultural Competence: Program for Multicultural Health - UM Hospital; PSYCH-360: Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Education
Ph.D., Social Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Michigan, 2003
M.A., Organizational Psychology, University of Michigan, 2001
M.S.W., Social Work Policy and Planning, University of Michigan, 1997
Bachelor, Psychology, University of Michigan, 1993
Research Interest & Projects
Intersection of Diversity & Healthcare Quality of Care
Strategic Approaches to Diversity Management in Healthcare
Spirituality at Work & "Calling" as a Pathway to Quality Improvement
Selected Publications
Myers, V.L. and Dreachslin, J.L. (2007). Recruitment and Retention of a Diverse Workforce: Challenge and Opportunity Journal of Healthcare Management, 52(5), 290.
Dreachslin, J.L. and Myers, V.L. (2007). A Systems Approach to Culturally Competent and Linguistically Appropriate Care. Journal of Healthcare Management, 52(4), 220.
Wallace, J.W., Myers, V.L., and Osai, E.R. (2004). Faith Matters: Race/Ethnicity, Religion and Substance Use. Published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Myers, V.L. (2003). An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Faith-based Human Services: Identifying Latent Organizational, Social and Psychological Processes. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan.
Professional Affiliations
Academy of Management
Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists
American Psychological Association
Additional Information
Select Presentations:
Myers, V.L. (2007). An Ontology of Calling: Examining Mechanisms and the Transcendent Possibilities of Work Orientation Theory. Critical Management Studies Conference. Manchester Business School - Manchester, England.
Myers,V.L. (2006). What's at Stake for Michigan Families: Implications of the Michigan "Civil Rights Initiative" to end Affirmative Action for Women in Healthcare and Patients. Michigan Women's Summit - Southfield, Michigan (Oct).
Myers, V.L. (2006). Cultural Competence versus Diversity Management Education. Panelist for the National Association for Health Services Executives, Detroit Chapter conference on "Cultural Competency: Education, Provision and Management" (June).
Myers, V.L. (2006). Cultivating Calling: A Faith-based Approach to Work Orientation and Spirituality at Work. Symposium at the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychologists Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas (May).
Myers, V.L. (2005). "Improving the Work Environment for Health Care Employees & the Effects on Organizational Performance." Discussant for the Academy of Management conference - Honolulu, Hawaii (August).
Prior to her academic career, Myers' 12 year career in the automotive industry included positions in Management and Marketing.
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