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Tammi Gray

Tammi

Gray

Tammi Gray

Adjunct Faculty

  • Professor of Organizational Leadership & Management

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  • Pasadena
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  • Dr. Tammi Gray
Department
Academic Affairs
Institution
Pacific Oaks College
Address Map of 45 W Eureka Street Pasadena CA 91103
45 W Eureka Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Email
Biography

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.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Doctor of Philosophy Organizational Leadership The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA 2020
Master of Science Leadership & Management University of La Verne, La Verne, CA 2010
Bachelor of Science Business Management University of Phoenix, Costa Mesa, CA 2007
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Alumni Council Member The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Member Employee Assistance Professional Association
Member Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
Community Involvement
Role Organization
Volunteer Pancreatic Cancer Society
Chair, Leadership & Development Beyond the Field, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise
Business/IO Psychology Organizational Psychology
Career/Workplace Issues Employee Development, Engagement, Motivation
Curriculum and Program Development Online
Diversity Cultural Issues
General Expertise
Higher Education Teaching Adult Learners
Leadership Organizational Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Research Design/Methodology Mixed Methods Research
Quantitative Inquiry
Media Exposure
Appearance

Blossom Where Are You Planted Podcast | Women In Technology

You Are Not Alone Video Podcast |Your Guide to Mental Wellness presented by KJLH and produced by The Chicago School

Research

Factors in the Career Advancement of Women Leaders of Color in IT: Mentorship, Leadership, and Career Sponsorship

https://www.proquest.com/openview/15ac216586dfaa71b62040f461a8ccd9/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y

Publications
Database

Tammi Gray (2021). Factors in the Career Advancement of Women Leaders of Color in IT: Mentorship, Leadership, and Career Sponsorship. . ().

Professional Skills
Organizational psychology, Organizational change management, Lean and Agile concepts and principles, Human factors, Agile SAFe, Team performance, Program and project management, Global business, Process mapping, Policy development, Process standardization
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