Kecia M. Thomas

Kecia M. Thomas serves as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Previously, she was Senior Associate Dean at the University of Georgia, where she specialized in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and African-American Studies. Her research focuses on workplace diversity dynamics, strategic recruitment, and career advancement of underrepresented groups in STEM.

Dr. Thomas' research explores systemic barriers in professional environments, with emphasis on intersectional identities. She has published extensively on diversity ideologies and resistance in organizations.

Honors include elected fellowships in major psychological associations and the Janet Chusmir Award. She has secured funding from federal agencies and private foundations for diversity climate studies and training programs.

Educational background includes:

• B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Bucknell University
• M.S. and Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from Pennsylvania State University
• Executive leadership training from HERS Institute and SEC Academic Leadership Program