Category: Faces of HR

Faces of HR profiles members of the human resources community, sharing their personal experiences, successes, challenges, current practices, aspirations, and opinions on topics impacting the industry and its workforce.

Faces of HR: How Monique Mahler is Rewriting the Legal Leadership Playbook

Monique Mahler didn’t start her career in the C-Suite. She started at the front desk. Today, as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Snell & Wilmer, Mahler oversees the people strategy for a legal powerhouse spanning 17 offices across the U.S. and Mexico. But her journey from a receptionist at Baker Botts to a global HR […]

Faces of HR: How Omnissa’s Chief People Officer Bridges the Gap Between Tech and Talent

From navigating the streets of eight different countries to steering the ship at AI-native tech giants, Suni Lobo’s career is anything but conventional. Now serving as the Chief People Officer at Omnissa, she’s using her unique global lens to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centric leadership. The Power of the “Sponsor” Every great […]

Faces of HR: How Judi Health’s New CHRO Mastered the Art of the “People Pivot”

For many, a career is a straight line. For Judi Health‘s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Sara Bunn, it’s been a masterclass in evolution. After two decades at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bunn didn’t just climb the ladder—she built new ones. Her journey took her from the front lines of high stakes consulting to […]

Faces of HR: Why Jim Seaman is Moving Beyond the “Annual Checkbox”

Editor’s note: In alignment with HRDA’s Compliance Week, Faces of HR features a chief revenue officer who manages risk across the workforce and encourages leaders to embrace cross-disciplinary thinking: HR, technology, analytics, and business strategy, which must all be interwoven in the future of work. Check out our other compliance-focused content: webinar, podcast, and article […]

Faces of HR: How Patti Huska Navigates Global Change at Amex GBT

In the world of global travel and technology, staying ahead requires more than just good software—it requires a “people-first” heartbeat. As the Chief People Officer at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), Patti Huska is that heartbeat. Overseeing a massive, 26,000-strong workforce across more than 40 countries, Huska doesn’t just manage HR; she architects a culture of resilience. […]

Faces of HR: Why Kristen Hulse Traded the Bar for the Bench of Talent

Kristen Hulse doesn’t just understand the legal industry—she’s lived every chapter of it. With a career spanning over two decades, Hulse has successfully navigated the shift from practicing law to pioneering the “people side” of the profession. Today, as the newly minted Chief Talent Officer at Haynes Boone, she is bringing a unique, 360-degree perspective to […]

Best Faces of HR 2025

We’ve spent the year interviewing the boldest voices in the HR community—diving deep into their biggest wins, their toughest hurdles, and their game-changing advice for the modern workforce. We’ve gathered the most-read profiles of the year into one must-read compilation. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, career inspiration, or a look at how your peers […]

Faces of HR: Julie Anderson on Unifying a Multi-Brand Workforce

Julie Anderson, Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Organizational Development at Wrench Group, specializes in unifying fragmented organizations. Her role is centered on building the sophisticated, integrated talent systems required to fuel the growth of the company’s diverse portfolio of brands. From Retail Training to Recruiting Pioneer Anderson’s career foundation was laid early, starting in […]

Faces of HR: Jersey Mike’s CPO on Fueling Fast-Casual Growth

Betsy Mercado has recently stepped into the newly created, crucial role of Chief People Officer at Jersey Mike’s, a leading franchisor in the fast-casual sandwich space. Her mandate is clear: to guide the company’s rapid expansion by developing comprehensive people strategies that reinforce Jersey Mike’s distinctive, people-first culture. In this pivotal role, Mercado oversees the entire team […]

Faces of HR: Lauren Jackman—The SVP Who Studies the Workplace

Lauren Jackman brings a deeply analytical lens to her role as SVP of Culture, Experience & Learning at Medallia. She leads the charge in ensuring the company’s environment is not just productive, but truly inclusive—a place where people can genuinely thrive. Jackman is focused on ensuring that the strategies behind employee experience and learning are rooted in […]