Blair Hall Hayes, Ph.D. is a husband, father, brother, son, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is a proud graduate of Morehouse College where he received his BA in psychology. Following Morehouse, he received an MA and PhD in social/organizational psychology from Temple University. 

As a social/organizational psychologist he has spent years researching what makes groups work and how people can come together across differences to increase satisfaction and engagement in their communities and workplaces. He has spent his career committed to diversity and inclusive practices in the corporate and higher education sectors. As an award-winning thought leader on practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion he has spoken nationally and internationally for government agencies, universities/colleges, and private industry.

He is a native of Washington, D.C. where he still resides with his wife and two sons. In addition to his family, Blair loves pickling, biking, watching football, cheering on kid's sports, and traveling. He is an active member of the community serving as a coach in many of the recreation centers and fields that he grew up on.