Tom Hayashi

Dr. Tom Hayashi serves as a Professor at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, teaching Organizational Design and Talent Management in the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program. With over 20 years of executive experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, he currently holds the position of Chief Capacity Building Officer at the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) in San Rafael, California, where he leads capacity building services and internal "People and Culture" initiatives.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD and MA in Human and Organization Systems from Fielding Graduate University
• MS Ed in Instructional Technology from California State University, East Bay
• BA in Liberal Studies from Thomas Edison State University

He also holds professional certifications in executive coaching, knowledge management, mediation and conflict resolution, and fundraising and marketing.

Dr. Hayashi's scholarly and professional focus centers on Human Resource Management, Organizational Design, and Talent Management, with particular attention to the transformative impact of technology on workforce dynamics. His expertise spans change management, diversity and inclusion, strategic planning, and organizational development, addressing critical challenges in sectors such as healthcare where technological innovations intersect with traditional human capital needs.

In his teaching and consulting practice, Dr. Hayashi emphasizes bridging theoretical frameworks with practical application, preparing students to become strategic HR leaders. His work with organizations focuses on sustainable growth through evidence-based approaches to talent acquisition, retention, and development in rapidly evolving industries.

As founder of Capacity Empowerment consulting firm, he partners with public sector organizations to enhance their operational effectiveness through customized capacity building solutions, while his leadership at CVNL drives systemic improvements in nonprofit and government workforce capabilities.