Dakia McCray, SHRM-CP

People and talent leader with 15+ years of experience helping leaders and organizations navigate growth, change, and transformation. My work spans HR business partnership, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and talent strategy across corporate, education, and nonprofit environments.

Throughout my career, I've partnered with leaders to translate workforce insights, employee feedback, and business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen culture, develop talent, and improve organizational effectiveness. I enjoy making sense of complex challenges, connecting people and ideas, and designing solutions that are both strategic and actionable.

Whether advising executive leaders, building leadership development experiences, or facilitating organizational change, I'm driven by a belief that strong organizations are built through intentional leadership, meaningful employee experiences, and continuous learning.

Areas of expertise include organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, workforce analytics, facilitation, change management, and executive consultation.

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Learning, Leadership & Organizational Development The University of Georgia (Expected Fall 2026)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science The University of Georgia

Human Resources Management Certificate The University of Georgia

Business Leadership Certificate

Terry College of Business, The University of Georgia

Instructional Design & e-Learning Certificate The University of Georgia

Human-Centered Design Thinking Ambassador The Design Thinking Academy