Arianna specializes in the intersection of meaningful work, calling, humility, and burnout.

Arianna is an Associate Professor of Organizational Communication at Biola University, where she also partners with Biola’s Office of Faculty Advancement to lead the Pedagogy Development Consulting program. She approaches teaching as a mentor who loves to learn and has been honored with awards like Biola’s Provost Award for “Excellence in Teaching” and the “Faculty Excellence” award. Her greatest joy, however, is witnessing transformation in her students' lives.

Her research focuses on meaningful work, work as a calling, and the link between humility and burnout. She is an award-winning scholar, with publications in premier journals such as the International Journal of Business Communication, Communication Studies, and the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion, where one of her collaborations was named “Article of the Year.” She has also written for Christianity Today and is the author of Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work.

In addition to academic work, Arianna consults with organizations such as In-N-Out, Providence Mission Hospital, and the Project Management Institute. Her consulting focuses on presentation coaching, team collaboration, and sustainable work practices.

Originally from Seattle, she is married to Dr. Allen Yeh. Together, they enjoy running half marathons, traveling, and drinking good coffee while joyfully raising their young son and ragdoll cat.

  • Ph.D. in Organizational Rhetoric at the University of Denver, CO

    M.A. in Organizational Communication at the University of Portland, OR

    B.A. in Rhetorical Studies at Seattle Pacific University, WA

  • Arianna is a professor at Biola University where she teaches courses such as:

    Communication in the Workplace

    Organizational Communication

    Methods of Communication Research

    Advanced Qualitative Methods of Communication Research

    Nonverbal Communication

    Small Group Communication

    Communication and Calling

  • Originally from Seattle, Washington, Arianna is happily married to Dr. Allen Yeh, a professor of Intercultural Studies, and Dean at International Theological Seminary. They fell in love while training for half marathons.

    Arianna loves traveling the world and drinking good coffee. Although Arianna and Allen have experienced many great adventures, their greatest adventure is being parents. They have one young son and one adorable ragdoll cat.

Offerings

  • Book

    Arianna’s new book, Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work is here! Discover how to pursue your callings while managing your risk for burnout.

  • Speaking

    Watch and listen to keynote messages by Arianna, and schedule her to speak at your next event! Choose from one of her signature topics or work with her to develop a message that fits your needs.

  • Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

    Consulting

    Arianna values helping organizations, business professionals, and ministries develop healthy communication. Connect further with her to tailor trainings that serve you and your team best.

Journals & Publications

Dr. Molloy’s work ranges from foundational organizational communication concepts and strategies to particular dynamics like work calling and burnout. Her research has been published in various peer-reviewed and nationally-ranked journals. Her publication, Work Calling and Humility: Framing for Job Idolization, Workaholism, and Exploitation earned the prestigious, most outstanding journal article award. She has also written for Christianity Today on the intersection of work and rest.