The Mission
To promote the exchange of scientific, empirical, practical, theoretical, and/or conceptual information and concerns between members of the industrial/organizational psychology community in the greater St. Louis area.

To provide education and professional development for the membership.

To serve as an open forum where members may meet and discuss topics of mutual interest and concern.


How it all began...GIOP's History
In 1990, three I/O professionals initiated an informal opportunity to professional colleagues interested in sharing information. Approximately one year and many informal "luncheons" later, the formal organization known as GIOP was established, Its first formal meeting included a presentation on Occupational Psychology in the UK by Eugene Burke, a psychologist from England. The founding members established that GIOP would be inclusive of anyone in the field of I/O and related fields.

During the first year, GIOP's membership grew from 15-20 members to approximately 80. More than a decade later, the organization pursues the same philosophy of professional development and has a membership of approximately 150. Over the years, GIOP has achieved regional recognition as a professional organization for Industrial/Organizational professionals, which continuously provides high quality program topics and presenters.