A social stigma emerges from the interaction between specific characteristics deemed different or deviant based on the context specific social norms. This research seeks to understand the experiences of those living with a stigmatized or marginalized identity to improve individual wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, and enhance participation in organizational and academic settings. In this talk, I will discuss how context impacts the experience of stigmatization across two different studies; first by exploring how academic climate at different levels influences career attitudes for marginalized early career scholars. In this study, we suggest that the academic climate within the research group, department, and professional field are important factors for marginalized scholars (e.g., scholars of color, disabled scholars). Second, I will provide an in-depth analysis of stigma identity disclosure through both verbal and nonverbal modalities. Disclosing a concealable stigmatized identity—such as a mental health disorder or sexual assault experience—is a complex process whereby the risk of discrimination is weighed against the burden of concealing. However, little is known how individuals disclose across behavioural modalities, such as language and nonverbal movement dynamics, and situational contexts (e.g., professional settings). Taken together, these studies demonstrate the dynamic nature of stigmatization and propose interventions at multiple levels to improve well-being intra-personally and at the broader systems level.