Tammi Gray

Dr. Tammi Gray earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Science in Leadership and Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Dr. Gray has a trifold career of over 15 years of Organizational Leadership spanning Human Resources Management, Information Technology, and Higher Education. She has served as a Board of Trustees Member, Chaired the Academic Affairs Committee for a non-profit university, and worked part-time as a College Professor at the School of Business in Organizational Leadership and Management graduate studies. Dr. Gray has served as a committee member on student thesis research projects and has taught Human Diversity and Ethics, Data-Driven Decisions, Managing External Relationships, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Project Management Leadership, and Business Principles courses.

Her research interests encompass the psychology of group dynamics and intergroup relations, explicitly exploring unconscious biases and investigating the impact of culture and racial constructs on social cognition, behavior, and identity.

Beyond her academic leadership, Dr. Gray's prowess as an Organizational Psychologist has been instrumental in organizational change across the biotechnology, financial technology, higher education, and healthcare industries. More specifically, she brings valuable insights, fostering innovation and growth with her prowess in organizational psychology, learning and development, and team dynamics across diverse settings (e.g., globally dispersed or proximal). As a transformational leader, her multidisciplinary approach, blending academic rigor with practical experience, underscores her commitment to advancing academic and professional realms.

Dr. Gray's most notable scholarship accomplishments and contributions to leadership and STEM communities include authoring a quantitative dissertation on Factors in the Career Advancement of Women Leaders of Color in IT. In addition, her published research will help advance the knowledge of diversity and inclusion and how mentorship, career sponsorship, and leadership behaviors affect the career advancement of women leaders of color in IT. Furthermore, Dr. Gray's impact extends beyond research. In 2021, she received the Women of Color STEM Technology All-Star Award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the technology profession.

Building on this recognition, in 2021, she received the World Kindness Award and the She Inspires Me Award (SIMA) in 2022, underscoring her dedication to mentoring and volunteerism. Her unwavering commitment to community service and leadership remains resolute.