Meet the Team

Our research team is spearheaded by a skilled OBHR consultant with extensive workplace and academic experience in organizational behaviour and human resources. Alongside this, a group of diverse students from various academic backgrounds contribute to innovative research to advance unique insights that focus on the intersection between leadership, occupational health and safety and employee training and development.  
Discover the leader behind our mission and the dedicated student team supporting research initiatives.

Jennifer Dimoff

OBHR Consultant and Associate Professor

Dr. Jennifer Dimoff is a globally recognized leader and Associate Professor at the Telfer School of Management, specializing in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. Her work is rooted in bridging the gap between academic research and practical workplace strategies, empowering organizations to create a healthier, more effective work environment.

Dr. Dimoff has partnered with local, national, and international organizations to develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based solutions that address real workplace challenges. Most notably, she co-developed the groundbreaking Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT)—one of the first scientifically evaluated mental health training programs for workplace leaders to be evaluated and proven to deliver measurable ROI.

With a primary research focus on the insection of leadership, workplace mental health and employee training and development, Dr. Dimoff has established herself as an innovator in this research field. In 2024, Dr. Dimoff was awarded the prestigous Research Excellence Award for an Emerging Researcher award from the Telfer School of Management.

Driven by her strong passion for developing employee well-being and excellence in the workplace, Dr. Dimoff continues to shape the future of leadership and mental health practices. Her vast expertise and extensive practical insights make her an invaluable resource for your organization to build its strongest workplace.

Student Team

  • Mikaila Ortynsky

    PHD Candidate: Organizational Behaviour

  • Catherine Kadamani

    Master Student: MSc in Health Systems

  • Emily Olsen

    Master Student: MSc. Management (OBHR)

  • Sarah Mccourt

    Master Student: MSc. Management (OBHR)

  • Alyssa Cook

    Undergraduate Student: Health Sciences and Business Management

  • Julia D'Amico

    Undergraduate Student: Finance and Human Resource Management

Mikaila Ortynsky

PhD Candidate

Mikaila Ortynsky is a PhD Candidate in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. Ortynsky demonstrates her passion for OBHR by advancing research in employee health, particularly emphasizing women’s health in the workplace.

Her research, which encompasses worker well-being, women’s health, and gender in leadership, utilizes both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This comprehensive approach is instrumental in understanding and addressing complex workplace health issues, ultimately leading to the creation of healthier work environments for women.

In 2023, Ortynsky was awarded Recognizing Telfer Graduate Student Research Excellence as well as the Cross and Duncan Award for Peer-Reviewed Publication. In 2024 was awarded a recipient of the Championing Brilliance: Telfer’s 2024 Graduate Research Student Award and the PhD Engagement Award. Additionally, in 2024, she was named an Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award recipient. These achievements demonstrate her commitment to knowledge mobilization and guaranteeing that academic research reaches and benefits organizations at all levels.

“I am passionate about creating customized employee health related solutions for organizations to allow their workers to thrive.”
— Mikaila Ortynsky

Get in touch today!

Dr. Dimoff offers consulting and research expertise aimed at streamlining organizational behaviour and human resource inefficiencies. Her mission is to help organizations through practical strategies and research-driven solution.

Contact her today to discover tailored solutions that promote a healthier, more productive workplace for your team.