The Institute for Leadership and Social Impact (ILSI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Katie Badura has accepted the position of Associate Faculty Director. This new role recognizes and formalizes the significant contributions that Katie has already been making to ILSI and reflects her excellence in research, teaching, and service. With her expertise, ILSI is well-positioned to further advance its mission and deepen its integration with Scheller College of Business’ goals.
Katie Badura is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech. She earned her Ph.D. in Organization and Human Resources Management from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her research focuses on leadership emergence and individual differences, examining how individuals rise into leadership roles and how personal attributes, such as personality and disability status, influence outcomes for employees, teams, and organizations. Her work has appeared in leading academic journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Psychological Bulletin.
In addition to her academic contributions, Katie shares her expertise with broader audiences. In a recent installment of Scheller Business Insights, she explored the subtle dynamics of informal leadership, highlighting how individuals can effectively lead without formal authority and offering practical takeaways for aspiring leaders and organizations alike.
“I am very excited to step into the role of associate faculty director of ILSI. I have found a lot of personal fulfillment during my time at Scheller teaching leadership to our students and community members—and I am very passionate about research at the intersection of leadership and social impact. Working with the center is the next step in aligning my teaching and research interests with how I serve Scheller, Georgia Tech, and the broader Atlanta community. I look forward to contributing to the storied tradition of this center.” – Katie Badura
Since its founding in 2006 by former Scheller College of Business Dean Terry C. Blum, the Institute for Leadership and Social Impact (ILSI) (originally the Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship) has championed societal value creation, servant leadership, and collaborative pedagogy.
Today, ILSI advances its mission through programs and initiatives Including the Leadership Studies Minor, Leadership for Social Good Study Abroad, Social Impact Fellows, the Ideas to Serve course, the Impact X Intersection Podcast, Pro Bono Consulting, the EXCEL Alumni Program, Faculty Emerging Leaders Program and faculty research grants. By bringing together students, researchers, business leaders, and social entrepreneurs, ILSI cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration and equips emerging leaders to address pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges with empathy, innovation, and integrity.