Rong Wang

Rong Wang (Ph.D.) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human and Organizational Development at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on nonprofit management, inter-organizational networks, and collective action, with particular attention to how coalitions and partnerships address complex social issues. She directs the Network Dynamics for Social Change Lab, where she studies how nonprofits, social enterprises, and cross-sector partners collaborate to scale impact and navigate complex governance environments. Dr. Wang’s work has been published in leading journals in communication and nonprofit studies and supported by major funders including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Army Research Office.