Mia Raynard

Mia Raynard is an Assistant Professor in the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Division at The University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. Her research interests include Organization Theory, Disruptive Change in Industries, Professions and Organizations, Emerging Economies, Climate Change and Sustainability, and Family Business. She has published in leading journals such as Management and Organization Review, Organization Studies, and Academy of Management Journal. Raynard's work explores complex intersections of organizational practices and societal contexts, with a focus on emerging economies and sustainability. Her research contributes to understanding how organizations navigate disruptive change and shape practices in diverse settings.

Mia Raynard's research focuses on institutional complexity and organizational responses, particularly in emerging markets and family firms. Her work explores how organizations navigate multiple institutional logics and structural hybridity, with an emphasis on strategic management and institutional theory. Raynard investigates corporate brand identity strategies, CSR implementation, and the role of digital technology in shaping institutional processes. She also examines the intersection of organizational form, structure, and religious organizations, as well as the dynamics of institutional strategies in contexts of environmental upheaval and social exchange. Her research highlights the importance of professional role identity and values-driven organizing in managing institutional complexity.