Verna Monson, PhD is a subject-matter-expert on PIF, contributing to creation, implementation, and validation of the PIE and SOIs as PIF measures. She provides coaching for medical trainees and clinicians on achieving goals that align with their authentic professional identity. Dr. Monson's research is guided by adult developmental psychology, transformational learning, social psychology, and coaching models based on the work of Drs. Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey. Actively part of a GEA grant examining pre-professional identity formation.