Tammi Gray earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in psychology from The Chicago School, Los Angeles, CA, Master of Science in Leadership & Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management from the University of La Verne, La Verne, CA., and Bachelor of Science in Business Management and is certified in Organizational Design.
Dr. Gray is an equity-minded Organizational Psychologist specializing in social dynamics in the workplace. With multidisciplinary experience in Human Resources Management, Learning & Development, and Leadership Development across diverse industries in Higher Education, Medical Technology, Life Sciences Information Technology Services, and Healthcare. She has played an instrumental role in driving the success of top-tier companies, consistently ranked among the Best Companies to Work For, as well as those listed in the Fortune 100 and Fortune 500, including World Wide Technology, Illumina, Inc., Green Dot Corp., Source Interlink Media, and Inland Empire Health Plan.
As a transformational leader, Dr. Gray excels in organizational leadership and development, organizational effectiveness, and change management. Throughout her career, she has been committed to creating inclusive and impactful work environments, drawing on her profound understanding of behavioral science. This expertise enables the implementation of evidence-based tools and techniques that drive growth, foster innovation, and enhance collaboration.
Dr. Gray’s commitment to optimizing organizational success parallels her dedication to academia. Beyond her leadership roles, she is a college Professor at Pacific Oaks College, within the School of Global Leadership & Management. This dual role allows her to bridge practical expertise with scholarly insights seamlessly. A dedication to academic excellence complements her commitment to making effective changes in leading organizations. As a scholar, Dr. Gray continually expands her erudition through rigorous research, stays abreast of the latest developments in her field, and generously shares her expertise with others, inspiring a love of learning among her students and colleagues. The combination of practical experience, scholarly pursuit, and a passion for education defines her multidisciplinary approach to social psychology in organizational contexts.
Her 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: Mentorship, Leadership, and Career Sponsorship. Her current research interests encompass the psychology of group dynamics and intergroup relations, explicitly exploring unconscious biases and investigating culture and ethnicity's impact on social cognition, behavior, and identity.
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. Expanding upon this acknowledgment, she was bestowed with the World Kindness Award in 2021 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.
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