AJ Thurston, PhD, is an accomplished academic and professional with extensive experience in both education and research. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, AJ has held key roles at the United States Department of Defense as Chief of Market Research and Principal Research Scientist. Previous experiences include a position as a Product Development Intern at Development Dimensions International and a Graduate Teaching Associate at the University of South Florida. AJ is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of South Florida, building on a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology obtained from the same institution.