Azure Cook

Doctoral Student

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Azure Cook is a Ph.D. student at UMass Boston studying identity, authenticity, and stigma in the workplace. Their research explores how social evaluations shape workplace experiences, with a focus on asexuality, queerness, and non-normative identities. By examining workplace policies, leadership dynamics, and HR practices, Azure investigates how organizations can foster more inclusive and supportive environments. Her work highlights the role of authenticity in building positive workplace relationships and explores how identity-based stigma influences professional belonging and motivation.