About Dr. Mia
Organizational Psychologist | Executive Advisor | Culture Transformation Strategist
My work brings the science of organizational psychology to life — translating complex human dynamics into clear, actionable executive leadership strategy.
I help leadership teams answer the questions that quietly determine performance:
- Why do highly intelligent executive teams get stuck?
- What makes workplace culture feel energized — or quietly brittle?
- Why do some leaders build deep trust while others generate only surface-level compliance?
- How do unseen psychological dynamics shape decision-making at the highest levels?
The answers are rarely found in traditional leadership frameworks. They are found in how people think, influence, relate, and operate within systems.
When leaders learn to think like an organizational psychologist, they begin to see what others miss — hidden patterns, cultural fault lines, cognitive blind spots, and structural friction. And once you can see clearly, everything changes.
Work With Dr. MiaBackground
Professional Background
Dr. Mia Mulrennan is a sought-after speaker and award-winning industrial/organizational psychologist with a Doctorate in Applied Psychology (Psy.D.). She is known for transforming organizations from the inside out through executive advisory and culture strategy.
Since 2013, she has served as Chief Human Resources Officer at organizations including Sun Country Airlines and Star Restaurant Group, guiding executive teams through enterprise talent integration, culture transformation, and employment branding initiatives.
Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global leadership teams — bridging psychological science with strategic business execution.
Prior to her executive roles, Dr. Mia held senior consulting and lead I/O psychologist positions at Right Management, Korn Ferry, and Personnel Decisions International, advising organizations on executive assessment, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.
She is the author of a book on Generation X leadership and a recipient of Georgetown University's Teaching Excellence Award, where she taught leadership and ethics at the master's level.
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Psychology for Executive Leadership
Applying behavioral science to how leaders think, decide, and perform at the highest levels.
Executive Team Effectiveness & Alignment
Unlocking what makes leadership teams thrive — and diagnosing what holds them back.
Culture Transformation Strategy
Building cultures grounded in psychology, not slogans — designed to sustain real performance.
Talent Integration & Workforce Alignment
Aligning people strategy with business strategy through enterprise-level talent integration.
Employment Branding & Leadership Identity
Shaping how organizations and leaders are perceived — inside and out.
Psychological Drivers of Organizational Performance
Uncovering the invisible forces that drive — or derail — organizational results.
Beyond the Boardroom
Curiosity, Energy,
& Humanity
A native New Yorker who spent many years in the Twin Cities, Dr. Mia now resides in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and Tibetan Terrier in Old Town, Alexandria.
Outside of her executive advisory work, she is a devoted theater-goer, avid traveler, roller coaster enthusiast, and joyful street-side dog greeter — bringing curiosity, energy, and humanity to both her life and leadership philosophy.
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