Tammi Gray

Dr. Gray is an equity-minded Organizational-Business Psychologist, college educator, and transformational leader with software engineering, social psychology, and higher education expertise. Her commitment to optimizing the success of organizations is evident in her ability to identify and address interpersonal and organizational factors that affect performance. Dr. Gray's leadership experience in global technical operations - software engineering, and higher education extends beyond 20 years. Her expertise in software engineering and organizational psychology gives her a unique perspective when addressing the complex challenges modern organizations face.

She expands her erudition through rigorous scholarship and generously shares her expertise with others to inspire a love of learning. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA, and a Master of Science in Leadership & Management from the University of La Verne, La Verne, CA.

Furthermore, Dr. Gray has honed skills in comprehending human behavior and leveraging it to enhance group performance and achieve organizational goals. She has spearheaded complex initiatives across diverse industries, including biotechnology, fintech, healthcare, higher education, and media, with the invaluable support of exceptional teams successfully. Moreover, Dr. Gray is an accomplished practitioner with a solid foundation in Emotional Intelligence (EI), Social Intelligence (SI), Cultural Intelligence (CI), and Adversity Quotient (AQ). This robust skill set enables her to navigate social situations adeptly and foster positive relationships in both professional and personal settings. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to ameliorate social interactions and relationships, employing strategic human behavioral techniques to optimize the performance of groups and teams. As a result, her efforts have led to significant organizational transformations.

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. Her research interests are the psychology of group dynamics and intergroup relations, including unconscious biases, stereotyping, intergroup conflict, and conflict-also the influence of culture and ethnicity on social cognition, behavior, and identity. Additionally, in 2021 she received the Women of Color STEM Technology All-Star Award for her significant contributions to the technology profession, and in 2022 she received the She Inspires Me Award (SIMA), recognition for mentoring and volunteerism.

In her free time, she enjoys nature, quiet time at the beach, and spending time with family and friends.