Dr. Mia Rai Trahan, Ph.D.

Expert in Talent and Cultural Transformation with a Ph.D. in I-O Psychology and a Passion for DEI

About

**From Lab Coats to Leadership** Chemist turned People Scientist, Dr. Trahan’s career began amidst beakers and formulas. Her early years in the lab, where precision and analysis reigned, were far more than just a prelude; they were the cornerstone of a journey that would lead her from the tangible elements of chemistry to the intangible complexities of human behavior in organizations. **Industrial-Organizational Psychologist** Pivoting from mixing chemicals to decoding human dynamics, Dr. Trahan pursued higher education in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Liberty University. Her academic pursuit, supplemented by a Bachelor of Science in Biology, reflects a unique blend of understanding both life's microscopic details and its larger organizational patterns. **A People-Centric Pivot** Transitioning from laboratories into human resources, Dr. Trahan's evolution into the realm of people science was more than a career change; it was a calling. She has shaped talent strategies, championed diversity, equity, and inclusion, coached executives on leadership and career advancement, and demonstrated her dedication to nurturing human potential in the corporate world. **Why Dr. Trahan?** Because she's the catalyst organizations need - transforming trials into triumphs, principles into practice, and strategies into success. Dr. Trahan is not just part of the conversation; she's leading it.

Education

Liberty University

Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychology

Lynchburg

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biology

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Liberty University

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychology

Lynchburg

Experience

Shift4

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Culture / January, 2023Present

Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion / January, 2022January, 2023

Talent Acquisition Specialist / April, 2021January, 2022

ChampionX

Talent Acquisition Partner / March, 2020April, 2021

Chemist / September, 2017March, 2021

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