Shavonne Holman

Shavonne Holman is an accomplished Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychologist who has dedicated the majority of her career to enhancing selection processes within organizations, particularly for people of color (POCs). She currently holds the esteemed position of Deputy Director of Talent Management at the United States Digital Service (USDS) within the White House. Before her current role, Shavonne served as the Recruitment & Assessment Manager at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, where she led strategic initiatives to improve hiring and selection practices within the agency.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Shavonne now resides in the DC metro area. She began her educational journey at Howard University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and later pursued an advanced degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

Shavonne is also the co-founder of Blacks in I/O Psychology (BIOP), a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to fostering professional networking and learning opportunities for Black industrial-organizational psychologists, practitioners, students, and allies. Under her leadership, BIOP hosts an annual conference and gala that brings together students, academics, and practitioners to address challenges, share experiences, and celebrate the contributions of Black psychologists. Additionally, Shavonne has been instrumental in establishing mentorship programs and scholarship initiatives through BIOP. To date, the organization has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to support the academic and professional development of aspiring Black I-O psychologists. Her unwavering commitment to mentorship and education has made a significant impact on the I-O psychology community, and she continues to inspire and uplift the next generation of leaders in the field.

Shavonne Holman

Shavonne Holman

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