Mateo Cruz, PhD, MA, is a Senior Advisor and Investigator at the HealthiER Institute.

Dr. Mateo Cruz is an award-winning educator, scholar, and Assistant Professor at Bentley University. His primary research focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice (DEIJ), and change in groups & organizations. His research has been published in top management and psychology outlets and presented to academic and executive audiences in the US, UK, and South Africa.

As a scholar-practitioner, Mateo’s work is guided by one central goal: To design and deliver evidence-based interventions that advance change leaders at the intersection of identities. He holds 20+ years of experience as an executive coach and organization development and change (ODC) consultant, trainer specializing in inclusive leadership, group and team dynamics, and organizational change. He is a proud member of the Executive Board of Directors for GLSEN National, a leading LGBTQ+ education organization in the United States. Mateo holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in social/organizational psychology from Columbia University, and a B.A. in social work from the University of Portland.