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Affiliate Positions

  • Affiliate Faculty, CREATE Center
  • Affiliate Faculty, The Product Center, UW Foster School of Business

Specializations

  • Inclusive Learning Organizations
  • Women in the Technology Industry
  • Individuals with Autism in the Workplace

Research Areas

Biography

Dr. Hala Annabi is an Associate Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on creating and maintaining inclusive learning organizations. Dr. Annabi investigates diversity and inclusion interventions in the technology industry aimed at retaining and advancing women, as well as recruiting, retaining, and advancing individuals with autism. Dr. Annabi earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Management Information Systems and an MBA from Le Moyne College. She earned a Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology from The Information School at Syracuse University in 2005.

Education

  • Ph D, Information Science and Technology, Syracuse University, 2005
  • MBA, LeMoyne College, 1999
  • BS, Business Administration, LeMoyne College, 1997

Awards

  • Reviewer of the Year Award - AMCIS, 2018
  • Dean's Special Recognition Award - The College of Business, Ohio University, 2013
  • Senior Class Faculty Recognition Award - The College of Business, Ohio University, 2013

Consulting and Other Projects

  • Leadership Training Workshop for the Boeing Company

Memberships

  • Academy of Management
  • Association for Information Systems
  • Future Professorate Program at Syracuse University
  • IFIP Working Group 8.2
  • AIS SIG-Social Inclusion
  • AIS SIG for Education

Publications and Contributions

  • Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
    Lessons from Women Coping with IT Workplace Barriers (2023)
    Handbook of Gender and Technology: Environment, Identity, Individual Author: Hala Annabi
  • Conference Workshop Paper
    Critical Research in Information Systems Professional Development Symposium (2021)
    The 27th Americas Conference on Information Systems Authors: Hala Annabi, A. Connolly, S. Zaza
  • Conference Paper
    How Asian Women’s Intersecting Identities Impact Experiences in Introductory Computing Courses (2021)
    Proceedings of the 2021 iConference Authors: Mina Tari, V. Hua, L. Ng, Hala Annabi
  • Conference Paper
    Inclusive Interpersonal Communication Education for Technology Professionals (2021)
    Proceedings of the 27th Americas Conference on Information Systems Authors: N. Rizvi, Andrew Begel, Hala Annabi
  • Conference Paper
    A Design Framework for Information Systems in the Workplace Accommodation Process from a Social Model Perspective: A Research Plan (2020)
    Proceedings of the 26th Americas Conference on Information Systems Authors: S. Cao, E. Loiacono, Hala Annabi
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    A Theoretical Framework for Information Systems in the Workplace Accommodation Process: A Critical Disability Lens (2020)
    Journal of the AIS: Special Issue on Social Inclusion Authors: Hala Annabi, S. Cao, E. Loiacono
  • Conference Paper
    Experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander Women in Introductory Computing Courses (2020)
    RESPECT 2020: 5th Annual Conference For Research On Equity & Sustained Participation In Computing, Engineering, & Technology, March 2020 Authors: Mina Tari, L. Ng, V. Hua, Hala Annabi
  • Conference Paper
    The Dark Side of Software Development: Job Stress Amongst Software Developers with Autism (2020)
    Proceedings of the 53st Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Authors: T. Holmes, Hala Annabi
  • Conference Paper
    What Women Really Think of Women Affinity Groups in Tech (2020)
    Proceedings of the 26th Americas Conference on Information Systems Authors: S. Bhatia, Mina Tari, Hala Annabi
  • Conference Paper
    A Critical Analysis on the Effects of Negative IS Stereotypes on Underserved Populations (2019)
    Proceedings of the 25th Americas Conference on Information Systems Authors: Mina Tari, Hala Annabi, Yvette Iribe Ramirez, Erin Beneteau, Stephanie Ballard
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    A Theoretical Framework for Investigating the Context for Creating Employment Success in Information Technology for Individuals with Autism (2019)
    Journal of Management and Organization, Special Issue on Neurodiversity and Employment, pp. 1-17 Authors: Hala Annabi, J. Locke
  • Report
    Autism @ Work Playbook: Finding talent and creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with autism (2019)
    Authors: Hala Annabi, E. W. Crooks, N. Barnett, J. Guadagno, J. R. Mahoney, J. Michelle, A. Pacilio, H. Shukla, J. Velasco
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    MISunderstood: A Longitudinal Analysis of Major MISperceptions (2019)
    Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 44(Unknown Issue), pp. 537-571 Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann
  • Conference Paper
    Are Women Affinity Groups Enough to Solve the Retention Problem of Women in the IT Workforce? (2018)
    Proceedings of the 51th Hawaii International Conference on System Science Authors: Hala Annabi, Mina Tari
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    Improving the Retention of Women in the IT Workforce: An Investigation of Gender Diversity Interventions (2018)
    Information Systems Journal, pp. 1-33 Authors: Hala Annabi, Sarah Lebovitz
  • Conference Paper
    Undergraduate Teaching Assistants’ Concerns in Creating Inclusive Technology Courses (2018)
    RESPECT 2018: 3rd Annual Conference For Research On Equity & Sustained Participation In Computing Engineering, & Technology Authors: Mina Tari, Hala Annabi, Amy J. Ko
  • Conference Paper
    Where Affinity Meets Practice: Emerging Communities of Practice to Meet the Needs of Korean IT Professionals (2018)
    Proceedings of the 51th Hawaii International Conference on System Science Authors: Ada Kim, Hala Annabi
  • Conference Paper
    It’s Not Just About Attention to Details (2017)
    Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Science Authors: Hala Annabi, Karthika Sundaresan, Annuska Zolyomi
  • Conference Paper
    Understanding How Effective Are Diversity Interventions At Addressing the Barriers Women Face in the IT Workplace? A Theoretical Model (2016)
    Proceedings of the 22nd Americas Conference on Information Systems Authors: Hala Annabi, Sarah Pels
  • Conference Paper
    MIS-­Understood: A Longitudinal Analysis of MIS Major Misperceptions (2015)
    AIS-SIGED: IAIM Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    Social Media as the Missing Link: Connecting Communities of Practice to Business Strategy (2013)
    Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, 23(1) Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann
  • Conference Paper
    Guidelines to Align Communities of Practice with Business Objectives: An Application of Social Media (2012)
    Proceedings of the 45th Hawaii International Conference on System Science, ISBN/ISSN: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2012.297 Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann, Sarah Pels, Paul Arnold, Christopher Rivinus
  • Conference Paper
    Depicting What Really Matters: Using Episodes to Study Latent Phenomenon (2008)
    ICIS 2008 Proceedings Authors: Hala Annabi, Kevin Crowston, Robert Heckman
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    Examining the Effectiveness of Virtual Communities Of Practice: A Research Framework (2008)
    Issues in Information Systems, 9(2) Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    Preparing the Knowledge Worker: How Can IS Programs Meet the Challenge? (2008)
    Issues in Information Systems, 9(1) Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann
  • Conference Paper
    Learning Triggers in Virtual Groups: The Case of the Apache Web Server (2007)
    Proceedings of the International Federation of Information Processing Working Groups 8.2 on Information Systems and Organizations and 9.5 on Virtuality and Society, 236(Unknown Issue), ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-387-73025-7 Author: Hala Annabi
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal
    Open Source Software Development: The New Training Ground? (2007)
    Issues in Information Systems, 8(2) Authors: Hala Annabi, Sean McGann

Presentations

  • Neurodiversity Employment Research: Review of the Research Landscape Past, Present, and Future (2023)
    Neurodiversity in the Workplace, Kennedy Krieger Institute - Washington, D.C
  • Driving Success Through Inclusive Product Management Framework (2022)
    Inclusive Product Management Summit, UW Foster School of Business - Seattle, WA
  • All you need to know about publishing SI research in high-quality IS journals? (2022)
    Professional Development Symposium, The 28th Americas Conference on Information Systems - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Empowering Neurodivergent Librarians to Lead Inclusion in Libraries (2022)
    Fourth Annual Spring Autism at Work Summit - Seattle, WA
  • Inclusive Collaboration and Communication Practices in a Neurodiverse Workplace (2022)
    Seattle Children’s Hospital Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development and Center for Integrative Brain Research - Seattle, WA
  • Inclusive strategies for welcoming neurodiverse team members (2022)
    The Whole U - Seattle, WA
  • Neurodiversity in the Workplace (2022)
    National Disability Employment Awareness Month, American Federation of Government Employees - Virtual
  • AIS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Townhall (2021)
    ICIS 2021 - Austin, Texas
  • Breaking Down Barriers Women Experience at Work (2021)
    Women’s Equality Day Keynote at NASA - Virtual
  • Key Success Factor for DEI Initiatives (2021)
    Inclusive Product Management Summit - Seattle, Washington
  • Why DEI Efforts Fail? (2021)
    Information Architecture Day - Seattle, Washington
  • Autism at Work (2020)
    Disability Month Keynote broadcasted to State Farm Insurance employees nationwide - Virtual
  • Balancing Rigor and Relevance When Investigating Social Inclusion in a Digital World Panel (2020)
    JAIS Post-ICIS Workshop - India
  • Organizational Factors Enabling the Scaling of Autism at Work Initiatives (2020)
    Stanford Neurodiversity Summit, Stanford University - Stanford, CA
  • Why DEI Efforts Fail? (2020)
    The Information School Alumni Board, The University of Washington. - Seattle, WA
  • Why DEI Efforts Fail? (2020)
    The iAffiliates Quarterly Meeting, The Information School, The University of Washington - Seattle, WA
  • Autism at Work Panel (2019)
    Seattle 4 Rotary Club Monthly Meeting - Seattle, Washinton
  • Autism in the Workplace: Creating and Scaling Autism Hiring Initiatives (2019)
    Institute on Disability and Public Policy, American University - Washington, D.C.
  • Autism Ready Libraries: Improving inclusion in public libraries (2019)
    American Library Association Annual Conference - Washington D.C.
  • Autism-Ready Workplace: Creating and Scaling Autism Hiring Initiatives (2019)
    US Department of Health and Human Services Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Meeting - Bethesda, Maryland
  • Autism-Ready Workplace: Creating and Scaling Autism Hiring Initiatives (2019)
    Second Annual Spring Autism at Work Summit - Seattle, Washington
  • Diversity and Inclusion Research Grand Challenges Research Panel (2019)
    AIS Women’s Network Annual Luncheon - Munich, Germany
  • Explore the Potential of Enterprise Systems to Facilitate the Workplace Accommodation Process: A Multidisciplinary Model (2019)
    Fifth Annual Post-ICIS SIG- Social Inclusion Workshop - Munich, Germany
  • Report from The Autism Research Frontier (2019)
    Fourth Annual Spring Autism at Work Summit - Seattle, Washington
  • The Future of Work: Is AI a Friend or Foe? (2019)
    Deloitte Team Tech Challenge Keynote - Seattle, Washington
  • The Impact and Value of Enterprise Neurodiversity Employment Programs (2019)
    Autism at Work Summit East – Executive Session - Palm Beach, Florida
  • Autism Employment in IT: A Research Agenda, TREO Talks (2018)
    International Conference for Information Systems - San Francisco, California
  • Job Stress Amongst Software Developers with Autism: A Theoretical Framework (2018)
    Fourth Annual Post-ICIS SIG Social Inclusion Workshop - San Francisco, California
  • Someone On My Level: How Women of Color Describe the Role of Teaching Assistants in Creating Inclusive Technology Courses (2018)
    Fourth Annual Post-ICIS SIG Social Inclusion Workshop - San Francisco, California