Margaret Bolton

Margaret Bolton is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in research and quality systems management across various sectors. Currently serving as a Research Assistant at North Carolina State University since May 2023, Margaret previously held positions at The Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke University, progressing from Visiting Research Fellow to Senior Behavioral Researcher. Key contributions include leading behavior change projects focused on consumer financial health and conducting applied research in the financial and sustainability fields. Margaret's background also encompasses significant roles in quality assurance and system management at companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon, Inc., where leadership in quality engineering and compliance audits was demonstrated. An academic foundation includes a PhD in Economics and multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology, complemented by culinary training from The University of Georgia and the Culinary Institute of America.