Prof. Johnell O. Brooks received her B.A. in psychology, her M.S. in human factors psychology, and her Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from Clemson University in 1998, 2002, and 2005, respectively. She is a Professor at the Department of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University. Dr. Brooks works with automotive manufacturers on worker ergonomics and safety issues and leads an interdisciplinary research team that develops tools to enable aging drivers, wounded warriors, military personnel, and youth with autism to maximize their independence.