Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and extend our deepest gratitude for them and their families. 🇺🇸

Yesterday, HumRRO welcomed Dr. Surina He, the 2025 recipient of the HumRRO Fellowship in Educational Measurement and Evaluation, to our Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters. As part of her HumRRO fellowship, Surina presented her research, "A Process-Based Analytical Framework for Assessing Individual and Group Collaboration and Problem-Solving Skills in Multi-Person Collaborative Tasks,” to staff.

🥳 Join us in congratulating Serena for defending her dissertation and graduating with a Ph.D. in Measurement, Evaluation, and Data Science (MEDS) program from the University of Alberta! We wish her the best of luck in her new position as Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Assessment (LSA) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

💡Learn more about Serena's research and why we she was chosen for the HumRRO fellowship: https://www.humrro.org/news/humrro-education-fellowship-recipient-focused-on-assessing-collaborative-problem-solving-abilities/

🏆Each year, HumRRO awards two fellowships—the HumRRO Fellowship in I-O Psychology and the HumRRO Fellowship in Educational Measurement and Evaluation. Applications are open now until July 1.

🎥For more information and to hear from previous fellowship recipients about what it meant to win, watch our video: https://www.humrro.org/corpsite/fellowship/

🏅We’re proud to share that HumRRO has been recognized as a CareFirst Healthy Business—Gold level! This recognition demonstrates HumRRO's commitment to supporting employee well-being and building a healthier workplace culture. CareFirst Healthy Business recognizes employers who demonstrate a meaningful commitment to employee wellness through strategy, programs, and workplace practices that support whole-person well-being.

🌿This award celebrates the commitment we've made to create an environment that invests in workplace wellness—not as a one-time initiative, but as an ongoing priority. It aligns with our Employee Value Proposition to help staff grow, succeed, and make an impact.

Learn more: https://www.humrro.org/corpsite/jobs/

We are excited to welcome Tracey Hembry, Ph.D., to HumRRO as Business Development Director, Education, effective immediately. In this role, Dr. Hembry will lead HumRRO’s education-focused business development efforts—strengthening partnerships and identifying, shaping, and pursuing new opportunities that advance educational measurement programs. She brings to HumRRO deep psychometric and education expertise as well as BD experience.

“Tracey’s blend of technical depth and business development leadership is exactly what the education market demands right now,” said David Dorsey, Ph.D., Vice President of Business Development at HumRRO. “She understands how to translate rigorous psychometrics into workable, client-centered programs, and she has the strategic instincts to identify the right opportunities, build trusted partnerships, and help us grow our impact in education. We’re thrilled to welcome her to HumRRO.”

Learn more about Dr. Hembry and join us in congratulating her on this new position!

Dr. Tracey Hembry Brings Deep Psychometric and Education BD Expertise to HumRRO Alexandria, Virginia—The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), an industry leader offering a science-based approach to talent management, educational measurement, assessment, credentialing, and program evaluation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Hembry, Ph.D., as Busines...

We’re looking forward to connecting with the I‑O psychology community at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference in New Orleans April 29-May 2!

💡HumRRO will be well represented throughout the conference, with dozens of our staff contributing sessions that bridge research and real‑world impact. From advances in AI and machine learning in assessment, including the responsible use of LLMs, to innovations in selection, leadership, and workforce development, our team is excited to share practical insights grounded in evidence.

⭐We’re especially proud to celebrate Suzanne Tsacoumis, David Dorsey, Genevieve Ainslie, and Kimberly Adams, who will be recognized this year for their meaningful contributions to the field.

🤝If you’re attending, we’d love to connect. Visit us at Booth 111 in the Exhibit Hall for detailed information on our capabilities and to speak to HumRRO experts about our work and how we can help you. Grab some candy, a stress ball, or a journal to take notes at the conference.

🌐Read more about and bookmark our schedule of presentations: https://www.humrro.org/corpsite/news/humrro-at-siop-2026-big-ideas-in-the-big-easy/

HumRRO at SIOP 2026: Big Ideas in the Big Easy HumRRO is excited to connect with our colleagues at the 41st Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference, taking place April 29–May 2, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. As part of HumRRO’s ongoing commitment to advancing science and...

🎉We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, Forbes has named HumRRO one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms! This prestigious honor acknowledges top consulting companies across the country for their service excellence and industry leadership.

⭐In partnership with Statista LLC, the 11th annual Forbes list was based on a survey of 1,250 client executives followed by a peer-to-peer survey of 1,150 consultants. HumRRO secured its spot as one of the183 “Best Firms” in the United States in 2026 by being “frequently recommended” by respondents: https://www.forbes.com/companies/human-resources-research-organization-humrro/?list=best-management-consulting-firms

“Thank you to Forbes for recognizing HumRRO two years in a row and to the executives and consultants who continue to recommend us for this prestigious honor,” said HumRRO CEO Suzanne Tsacoumis. “Credit goes to our highly talented and dedicated staff who are trusted by our clients to deliver the best solutions for their specific needs.”

🌐See the full 2026 list on the Forbes website: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-management-consulting-firms/

HumRRO CEO Suzanne Tsacoumis, an alumna of UGA I-O Psychology doctoral program, met with current students following her seminar, “I-O Psychology in Practice,” last month in Athens. Dr. Tsacoumis shared her experience as a scientist practitioner, highlighting HumRRO case studies and offering career advice. She also spoke to a class of undergraduate psychology students about pursuing I-O psychology as a rewarding career path.

🎉Congratulations to HumRRO's Kimberly Adams on achieving the prestigious honor of being named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)!

💡Each year, SIOP honors a select few who have made a sustained and significant impact on the field of I-O psychology. The 2026 SIOP Fellowship class will be inducted on April 29 at the SIOP Annual Conference in New Orleans: https://www.siop.org/post/2026-siop-fellows-announced/

🌟Kimberly joins HumRRO colleagues Gary Carter, David Dorsey, Deborah Gebhardt, Rod McCloy, Tim McGonigle, Scott Oppler, Gavan O'Shea, Dan Putka, Suzanne Tsacoumis, and Deborah Whetzel, as well as recently retired Deirdre Knapp and Cheryl Paullin, who all achieved the lifetime status of SIOP Fellow in recognition of their outstanding contributions to I-O Psychology. As part of our mission, HumRRO is dedicated to advancing assessment science and practice.

👇Join us in congratulating Kimberly!

Testing and certification programs can play a key role in enhancing public health and safety, yet it is often challenging to document and effectively communicate the evidence behind positive outcomes. At the ATP Innovations Conference next week, HumRRO’s Amy McKee will share practical strategies to help test publishers demonstrate their impact and strengthen trust with stakeholders.

ℹ️ Public Health and Safety as a Core Assessment Design Principle

📅Tuesday, March 3, 8:30 am – 9:30 am CT

📍Bolden 5 - 2nd Fl, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans

🌐For more information: https://innovationsintesting.org/index.aspx

🎯Developing high-quality exams requires a blend of art and science through careful coordination. At next week's ATP Innovations Conference, join HumRRO’s Amy McKee in the session, "Enhancing the Exam Development Process: Best Practices Informed by I/O Psychology," with Sean Gasperson of PSI and Tara Myers of the American Nurses Credentialing Center to learn evidence-based best practices that enhance every phase of the exam development lifecycle. Come away with practical strategies for optimizing SME engagement, facilitating effective meetings, improving item writing and review practices, and aligning exam content with job requirements.

ℹ️Enhancing the Exam Development Process: Best Practices Informed by I/O Psychology

🗓️Monday, March 2, 10:15 am – 11 am CT

📍Bolden 5 - 2nd Fl, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans

🌐For more information: https://innovationsintesting.org/index.aspx