Career Readiness Learning Plan

Education:

Master of Industrial Organizational Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Roosevelt University Certifications in Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, & Mental Health First Aid

Taeler Paige Hammond is an industrial organizational psychologist from Chicago, IL. She has worked in the insurance industry for 10 years and has been actively involved in the DEI space since 2018.

Taeler is actively involved in her local LGBT Chamber of Commerce and HR Hotseat, and she serves on the boards of the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) LA Chapter and the National Black MBA Association of Los Angeles.

An empowering leader who supports companies and top executives with a unique perspective and an appreciation for human capital, Taeler is known for helping organizations crack the code on their personnel challenges to foster more dynamic, efficient, collaborative, and inclusive work environments through the proper and positive implementation of change.

Education:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
PhD, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University
MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University
BS, Psychology and Political Science (dual), Central Michigan University

Dr. Katherine Sliter began her academic career conducting research in psychometrics and occupational health, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and Educational and Psychological Measurement. This theoretical and research foundation informs her applied work.

Transitioning to full-time consulting, Katherine adopts a scientist-practitioner approach. She collaborates with clients to create tailored pre-hire assessment processes and post-hire development and engagement programs aimed at attracting, training, and retaining top talent. She has worked with a diverse range of clients with a particular focus on selection and retention in the customer service, public safety, and government sectors.

Katherine is 16PF certified and an active member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Education:
PsyD, Leadership Psychology, William James College
MS, Training and Organizational Development, Lesley University
BA, Biology, Boston University

Christine Tello-Lorenz is a corporate leadership and organizational psychologist who focuses on leadership development. With over 20 years of experience developing talent solutions, Christine aims to help people be the best they can be and work towards more human-centered organizations. She has worked across a variety of industries and sectors as a facilitator, managing programs on mentoring and coaching leaders, and designing online learning solutions that improve skills and teamwork.

She is certified in transition management and emotional intelligence and has conducted research on leadership embodiment, improving mind-body awareness for leaders. She is a member of the Association for Talent Development and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Education:
PhD, Applied Organizational Psychology, Hofstra University
MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University
MBA, Human Resources Management, Fairleigh Dickinson University
BA, Economics, Rutgers University

Dr. Sy Islam has over 10 years of experience in a variety of corporate, academic, and applied settings. He has served in management, consultant, and research roles. He collaborates with organizations through consulting engagements in his areas of expertise. He is a passionate advocate for the field of industrial-organizational psychology and uses the techniques and tools of I/O psychology in his consulting practice.

Sy is a results-oriented HR consultant specializing in: selection and placement, training and development, survey/scale development, performance management, team building, organizational development, and quality of work-life. As a member of the academic community, Sy's focus is on instructing students, developing courses, and providing career advisement to undergraduate and graduate-level students in the fields of industrial-organizational psychology and human resources management.

Education:
MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Minnesota State University- Mankato
BA, Psychology & BA, Sociology, University of Montana

Nicole Ennen is the founder, CEO, and principal consultant of Org Empathy Consulting, LLC, a company that enables leaders, teams, and organizations to work more effectively together through the lens of empathy, leading to long-term business success. She combines her master's in industrial/organizational psychology, over a decade of industry experience (including seven years inside Google), a certification in Movement in Practice, and her expertise in fine and performing arts to develop unique, experiential programs that help organizations balance the complexities of doing business and being human.

Nicole specializes in upskilling managers and leaders on empathetic leadership, developing and growing teams into more effective collaborators and communicators, and creating successful organizational cultures that lead to employee satisfaction and company profits. Nicole is passionate about equity and inclusion and continues to be on her personal journey of allyship. She is committed to empowering employees and enhancing organizations with empathy and data.

Education:
PhD, Business Psychology, The Chicago School
MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Louisiana Tech University
BS, Psychology, Northwestern State University

Dr. Demetrius R. Allen is a leader bridging psychology and business, driving transformative change as principal consultant/president of his own consulting practice. With over two decades of experience, Demetrius has partnered with Fortune 500 enterprises, private ventures, nonprofits, and government agencies. As an affiliate faculty member– associate professor at The Chicago School, he nurtures emerging professionals in business psychology, organizational leadership, and industrial-organizational psychology.

Demetrius specializes in change management, HR analytics, talent development, and applied organizational psychology. His expertise spans sectors including healthcare, technology, education, government, and telecommunications. Driven by a passion for societal improvement, Demetrius integrates insights from understanding human behavior and certifications in Hogan Personality Assessments, the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso-Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), and Tableau Desktop with business acumen, guiding individuals and organizations toward enduring success.

He envisions a world where psychology and business intersect harmoniously, where he aims to leave a legacy of inspired individuals and empowered organizations.

Education:
MA, Human Resource Development, Webster University
BA, Communications, University of South Carolina Upstate
Certification in Career Development Facilitation

Star Jamison is a student services program leader and advocate with 20 years of experience leading and advising students toward career and academic success.

Throughout her career, Star has worked at numerous universities and served students in various roles. She has worked in admissions and recruiting, career services, academic advising, accessibility and accommodations, student activities, and peer leading.

Star is dedicated to holistically educating and supporting students throughout their undergraduate journey. Her research interests focus on innovating first-year experiences and the assessment and evaluation of these programs.

Education:
Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), University of Pennsylvania
BA, Human Developmental Psychology, Boston College
FINRA Series 7 certification

Chad Thomas has a passion for transforming culture within the communities where he works and lives. Chad is on the Global Account Partnership team at BetterUp, the world’s first human transformation platform that enables humans to maximize their performance and well-being. He serves as a thought partner to CHROs, CLOs, and HR executives on solving the most complex people-oriented problems in a rapidly changing marketplace.

He began his career in investment banking and management consulting, which has provided him with deep expertise in strategy, operations, and financial analytics. Chad is deeply passionate about the intersection of psychology and work. He serves as a speaker and publisher on an array of topics on workplace culture, well-being, diversity, and awe.