HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4710
HR 4710
By Representative Reeves
WHEREAS, Dr. Kristin Saboe has distinguished herself as a nationally recognized leader in industrial and organizational psychology, advancing evidence-based strategies that strengthen organizations, workplaces, and communities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Saboe serves as the head of employee voice at one of the world's most influential technology companies, where she leads innovative work harnessing organizational research, strategy, and policy to elevate employee experience and engagement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Saboe is also a professor at Georgetown University, and provides academic support at Seattle Pacific University, contributing to academic excellence by educating and mentoring emerging leaders in the fields of organizational psychology, people analytics, and workplace strategy; and
WHEREAS, As a United States army veteran and a United States army reserve futures innovation officer, Dr. Saboe has demonstrated dedicated service to her country while applying psychological science to optimize performance, talent management, and policy in military contexts; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Saboe previously led employee listening, research, and strategy at Washington's largest aerospace company, where she authored and guided enterprise-wide talent and research strategy initiatives that shaped organizational culture and capability; and
WHEREAS, A recognized fellow of the American psychological association, the society for industrial and organizational psychology, and the society for military psychology, Dr. Saboe has earned prestigious early-career awards from leading professional associations and was honored for her leadership impact by the President George W. Bush institute; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Saboe has co-edited important scholarly works in her field, and contributes her expertise in leadership, talent analytics, and evidence-based human capital solutions to nonprofit, professional, and advocacy efforts; and
WHEREAS, Through her pro bono service leading government relations and advocacy for the society for industrial and organizational psychology and as a founding board member of the military psychology foundation, Dr. Saboe has advanced the translation of scientific insight into public-facing policy and practice; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Saboe's commitment to excellence in research, her distinguished professional service, and her contributions to both academic and practitioner communities reflect great credit upon herself, her colleagues, and the fields of psychology, organizational science, and strategic workforce development;