Dr. Renee Cromer, Psy.D.

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Assistant Professor of Psychology

renee.cromer@hamptonu.edu
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About

Dr. Renee Cromer is a dedicated champion of student success and organizational well-being, bringing more than 23 years of experience in higher education to her work. After relocating from northern California to the vibrant city by the sea, she has served in a wide range of student-focused roles, including academic coach, advisor, financial aid counselor, housing director, and director of student leadership and Greek life. Her extensive background has equipped her with a deep understanding of how to support students holistically while strengthening institutional systems.

In addition to her campus leadership, Dr. Cromer is the founder of Organizational Wellness Consultants LLC, where she partners with clients to design tailored strategies that elevate employee engagement and cultivate healthy, productive workplace cultures. Her expertise centers on helping organizations build environments where people feel valued, motivated, and empowered to thrive.

Dr. Cromer also serves as an assistant professor of psychology at Hampton University, specializing in industrial-organizational psychology. In the classroom, she teaches and researches topics such as employee motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, and organizational development, preparing future professionals to shape effective and supportive workplaces.

Education

Psy.D. in Organizational Psychology
M.Ed. in Student Affairs and Counseling
B.S. in Psychology

Courses Taught

PSY 404 – Intro to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSY 203 – Intro to Psychology for Psych Majors
PSY 209 – Pre-Internship and Career Readiness

Areas of Expertise

Industrial and organizational psychology,
The study of Human Behavior in the Workplace

Research Interests

As a researcher, Dr. Cromer is particularly interested in identifying the vital components needed for sustaining workplace well-being by fostering inclusivity and overcoming generational gaps.

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Human Behavior in the Workplace Workplace Well-Being Inclusivity Generational Gaps Employee Engagement Organizational Development Black Generation Z

O.W.L. (Organizational Workplace Learning) Lab

The Organizational Workforce Lab (OWL) will provide students with some extremely useful insights into the complex nature of the existing workforce by researching these subjects. Students at HU will have a greater understanding of how to transition and succeed in workplaces where they can develop strategies that promote collaboration, innovative thinking, and overall readiness for organizational success.

Research Areas of Focus

Workplace Culture: What diagnostic methods are utilized to assess the existing workplace culture within an organization?
Intergenerational Workforce Dynamics: Identify how the difference in generational values and behaviors impacts the formation and evolution of workplace culture.
Black Generation Z Workplace Well-Being: What factors contribute to the psychological safety of Black Generation Z to achieve occupational safety and readiness in the workplace?

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Apply to Join the O.W.L. Lab

Publications

Dissertation: Cromer, M. R. (2022). A Narrative Study of Well-Being in the Workplace for Black Generation Z (Doctoral dissertation, Alliant International University).

Personal Accomplishments

ICF Certified Executive Coach
Work Human® Certified Professional
Advanced Grant Writing & Management Certificate
Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach
(ATD) Association for Talent Development Needs Assessment Certified
Guiding Light Staff Award, Fresno State University

Professional Affiliations

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
(BIOP) Blacks in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(ODB) Organizational Development Network
Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi)
(SIOP) Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
American Psychological Association (2025-Present)
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. (2018-2022)

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