
Dennis P. Stolle is the Senior Director of Applied Psychology for the American Psychological Association, where he oversees a variety of applied psychology initiatives, including workplace psychology. Dennis is also a licensed attorney. He received his PhD in social & personality psychology and his law degree from the University of Nebraska. He was previously a co-founder and president of a private consulting firm, where he applied psychological science and methods to advise corporate clients on legal and business strategies. Dennis was also a capital partner in one of the largest law firms in the United States. He has published and presented widely on the application of psychological science to solve real-world problems. Regarding the workplace, his focus is on techniques for enhancing psychological and emotional well-being by building psychological capital, preventing workplace burnout, and fostering psychological safety within organizations.
Stolle briefed National Press Foundation fellows in May 2024: Is PsyCap The Next Big Thing in Workplace Mental Health? Stolle also briefed fellows in May 2025: Workplace Bullying vs. Harassment Vs. Toxic Work Environment.
