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Tenia Davis

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Tenia Davis, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished Human Resources executive, award-winning author, and Organizational Behavior expert with extensive leadership experience in high-performing organizations. As the Chief People Officer at NORC at the University of Chicago, Tenia spearheads initiatives in talent acquisition, operational excellence, and culture transformation.

With a PhD in Values-Driven Leadership and an MBA, Tenia is recognized for her expertise in change management and her unwavering commitment to cultivating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. Her global business acumen and passion for developing future leaders have earned her accolades for driving transformative impact in the field of Human Resources.

Dr. Tenia Davis is redefining what it means to lead in Human Resources. As a distinguished HR executive with a stellar record of success, Tenia has made her mark in the upper echelons of globally recognized companies, including HBR Consulting, Raise, iManage, Johnson Publishing Company, and HARPO Productions. Recently served as the Chief People Officer at NORC at the University of Chicago, Tenia continues to elevate the standards of operational excellence, talent acquisition, and administrative services. Dr. Davis holds an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and a PhD from Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven Leadership.
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