Born in Oakland, California, future industrial psychologist and engineer.
Lillian Evelyn Moller, later known as Gilbreth, was born on May 24, 1878, in Oakland, California. Raised in an environment that valued education and intellectual curiosity, Lillian's early life laid the foundation for her pathbreaking career. As she grew up in a large family, her love for learning and discipline became integral parts of her identity. Her contributions as a pioneering industrial psychologist and engineer would later redefine workplace efficiency through her innovative integration of psychology and management.