Kecia M. Thomas

Kecia M. Thomas

Keynote Speaker: Dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences

Kecia M. Thomas Biography

Dr. Kecia M. Thomas is the fourth Dean of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences. Prior to joining the leadership team at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Thomas was the Senior Associate Dean in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia where she began her career in 1993 as a Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and African-American Studies.

Thomas is an expert in the psychology of workplace diversity. Her scholarship and institutional engagements focus on the issues of strategic diversity recruitment, supporting diversity in STEM workplaces, and understanding the career experiences of high potential women of color. She is the author of over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters as well as the first I/O diversity textbook Diversity Dynamics in the Workplace (Thomson Wadsworth). She also served as editor of six volumes, including Diversity Resistance in the Workplace vol. 1 & 2 (Taylor-Francis/Routledge) and Diversity Ideologies in Organizations (Routledge). Her research has been funded by federal agencies, for-profit and non-profit institutions, and corporate foundations. She is an elected-Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race, and the Society of I/O Psychology. She is also a past recipient of the Janet Chusmir Award for Distinguished Service from the Academy of Management. She currently serves on the national change team for the NSF-funded Aspire, the national alliance for inclusive and diverse STEM faculty.

She has conducted applied research or provided professional development for diverse organizations including Change Healthcare, the State of Georgia (White County School District), Liberty Healthcare, the College of Charleston, Lakota Local School District (OH), institutions in the Wisconsin and North Carolina university systems, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Georgia Public Library System. This applied work has focused on launching diversity and inclusion climate studies, diversity training design and delivery, facilitation of diversity strategic plans, and small group coaching.

Thomas earned a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Bucknell University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. She is also a graduate of the HERS Management Institute at Wellesley College, the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program, and the University System of Georgia Executive Leadership Institute.

Thomas is a native of New Jersey and is mom to son Chad, who is a Morehouse College alum and a doctoral student at the University of Iowa, and daughter Jordan, who is an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University.

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Kecia M. Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Female Leadership and Psychology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kecia M. Thomas for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kecia M. Thomas generally travels from Birmingham, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bethaney Wilkinson, Shantell Thomas and Crystal Martin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kecia M. Thomas for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/08/2024.

Kecia M. Thomas Reviews

  • Dr. Thomas brought a different aspect to our mental health panel that really bridged the gap between individual and corporate responsibility. She was an invaluable asset to our overall goal of the panel.
    Capital One Services, LLC - Oct 18 2022

  • How do I book Kecia M. Thomas to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Kecia M. Thomas for a speaking engagement?

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  • What topics does Kecia M. Thomas speak about?

    Kecia M. Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Female Leadership, Psychology, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Research & Exploration, Authors, Human Resources, STEM, Education, Technology, Black Heritage, Women, Motivational and Influential Women.
  • Where does Kecia M. Thomas travel from?

    Kecia M. Thomas generally travels from Birmingham, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kecia M. Thomas?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kecia M. Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kecia M. Thomas for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kecia M. Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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