CREDENTIALS
Education
Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology
Walden University
2009-2012
Completed all coursework except final class and residency as well as dissertation
Master of Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Graduation; May 2006
GPA: 3.93
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Cum Laude
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Graduation; May 2003
GPA: 3.87
Activities & Professional Organizations
Cobb Associations of REALTORS®, member
Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, member
Society for Human Resources Management; Vice-President (UTC Chapter)
Junior League of Atlanta; member
The University of Georgia Women’s Glee Club
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Kappa Delta Sorority; Philanthropy Chair, Washboard Band Member
Speaking Engagements, Presentations & Publications
Sited for the following research project:
Biderman, M., & Nguyen, N. (2011). Measuring response distortion using structural equation models. Paper presented at the conference, New Directions in Psychological Measurement with Model-Based Approaches. February 17, 2006. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Wrensen, L. B. (2020). Salt Water: A Memoir of Remembrance. Alpharetta, GA.
Wrensen, L.B., Potrafka, K., & Gilabert, M. (2011). The Importance of Obtaining Business Impact and Return on Investment. Paper presented for a roundtable discussion at the 26th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Chicago, Il.
Wrensen, L. B., Biderman, M., Davison, H. K., Swartout, K., & Newsome, M. (2006). Selecting for retention: Using pre-employment factors to predict turnover. Paper submitted for the 19th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Dallas, TX
Wrensen, L. B., & Biderman, M. D. (2005). Factors related to faking ability: A structural equation model application. Paper presented at the 20th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Los Angeles, CA.
Research assistant for the following book:
Thomas, K. M. (in press). Diversity Dynamics in the Workplace. San Fransisco: Wadsworth.
Paper presented at The University of Georgia’s annual Psi Chi Conference, 2003
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Speaker for The Prevent Child Abuse Conference; 2014 & 2016
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Various speaking engagements as an an advocate against human trafficking
Academic Honors & Awards
Dan Mack Scholarship Award, 2006: An annual award given to one exceptional student excelling within academia and relevant workforce
Graduate Assistantship scholarship provided for Master’s degree
Psi Chi Psychology National Honors Society
UGA Presidential Scholar recipient; 2 semesters
UGA Dean’s Scholar recipient; 7 semesters
Additional Honors & Awards
Ms. America Pageant; 4th runner up (represented as Ms. Southern States)
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Contestant in Ms. US Globe Pageant (represented as Ms. Georgia)
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Ms. Panarama; winner
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Jezebel Magazine (2008) Most Eligible Bachelorette
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Various Spokesmodel and Fitness Competitions
Certifications
REALTOR®
ROI
Six Sigma
Myers-Briggs
Certified Professional Life Coach
Certified Professional Career Coach
Minister Credentials from Logos Global Network
Computer Skills
Logic
Pro Tools
SPSS
Microsoft Office
Visio
NVIVO
AMOS
ASAP
20/20 Insight