Dr. Michael J. Camire is an accomplished Industrial and Organizational Psychologist and Behavioral Scientist with both an MBA and PhD, whose career spans diverse sectors, including hospitality and casino management, education, and consulting. With a passion for applying psychological principles to enhance organizational effectiveness, Dr. Camire has dedicated his professional life to refining key areas such as behavioral interviewing and assessment, leadership development, selection processes, and emotional intelligence.

Dr. Camire began his career in the dynamic and high-pressure world of hospitality and casino management, where he worked for a leading casino company in Maine. In this role, he gained invaluable experience overseeing operations and guest services in a highly regulated environment. Managing large teams and ensuring exceptional customer experiences sharpened his leadership, strategic thinking, and conflict-resolution skills. This early career experience laid the foundation for Dr. Camire’s later work in leadership and team dynamics, as he balanced operational efficiency with the complexities of managing human behavior in fast-paced environments.

Inspired by the human element of business and the challenges of selecting and developing talent, Dr. Camire pursued advanced studies, earning a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. This academic journey deepened his understanding of how scientific principles could address real-world business challenges, especially in relation to workforce management and behavioral science. His MBA complemented this by providing a solid foundation in business strategy, allowing him to connect organizational goals with effective human capital management practices.

Transitioning from hospitality to education management and consulting, Dr. Camire found new ways to apply his expertise. In education management, he used data-driven approaches to enhance student and staff engagement and improve operational efficiency. His consulting work spans various industries, helping organizations refine their selection and assessment processes, improve leadership development, and optimize team dynamics. Dr. Camire has created tailored assessment frameworks that ensure companies hire talent that possesses technical skills and the behavioral and emotional intelligence necessary for long-term success.

Leadership development is another area of significant focus for Dr. Camire. Throughout his career, he has been captivated by how effective leadership can shape teams and drive organizational success. Emotional intelligence, in particular, is a vital component of his leadership development work. He has developed programs aimed at helping leaders become more self-aware, enhance their interpersonal skills, and create environments where their teams can thrive. Dr. Camire’s consulting work has also revealed how emotionally intelligent leaders stand apart in their ability to navigate complex interpersonal challenges and lead with resilience and adaptability.

His long-term vision here at WPI is to continue contributing to organizations across industries, helping them build strong, adaptable teams and leaders who can navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. Through his work as an I/O Psychologist, Dr. Michael J. Camire is dedicated to transforming how businesses understand and manage their most valuable asset—people.