Gartner Expert

Melanie Freeze

Director, Research

Melanie Freeze is a Director of Research with Gartner. She conducts research in the global I&O Peer and Practitioner Research Team.

Melanie conducts best practice research for I&O topics. Recently, she has published research on building digital foundations through self-service platforms, scaling I&O value through automation, and developing effective IT talent and workforce strategies.

Prior to joining Gartner, Dr. Freeze was a professor of political science focused on political methodology and American politics.

Previous experience

In this role, she taught and published on the topics of misinformation, political parties, and public opinion.

Professional background

Carleton College, Visiting Assistant Professor, 3 years

Wesleyan University , Visiting Assistant Professor, 1 years

Areas of coverage
  • I&O Organizational Strategy

  • Compose Platforms that Adapt to Business Needs

  • Build a High-Performing Infrastructure Function

Education

Ph.D., Political Science, Duke University

M.A., Political Science, Duke University

B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University

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