Kyonna Prioleau, a military professional and current MIOP (Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology) student at Bellevue University, has been named the recipient of the Student Award for Excellence in I/O at the 2024 Blacks in I/O Psychology Inaugural Conference that took place Feb. 22-23 in Atlanta, Georgia.
BIOP, which was established in 2019, works to uplift Black voices and experiences within the I/O psychology industry by providing career development opportunities through networking events, seminars and strategic alliances.
The two-day conference featured keynote speakers, panel discussion and workshops from a variety of speakers. The theme of this year’s conference was Breaking Barriers: Paving New Paths in I/O Psychology and highlighted the 2024 BIOP honorees for their efforts and achievements in advancing the field.
Kyonna Prioleau serves in the United States Army as a Behavioral Health Sergeant and Technician, overseeing a team of clinicians to ensure clinical compliance and enhance soldiers’ medical readiness. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Bellevue University, Kyonna aims to integrate her military leadership experience and mental health expertise into organizational psychology to catalyze positive change.
*2024 BIOP honorees for the 2024 BIOP Excellence Awards include:
Impactful Professional of the Year – Nathan Price
Mentor of the Year – Tyrone Smith
Student Award for Excellence in I/O – Caroline Malloy & Kyonna Prioleau
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year – Riza Leak
Ally Champion of the Year – Juliet Aiken
Impactful Organization of the Year – DCI Consulting
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