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 Serah Morrissey Built a Culture of Joy at Schoox

Serah Morrissey didn’t plan on a career in human resources (HR), she found it by chance. Starting out as an hourly administrator, she rolled up her sleeves and worked her way from the ground floor all the way to the executive suite. Today, she serves as the Senior Director of People & Culture at Schoox, […]

Faces of HR: How Brandon Roberts is Rewriting the HR Playbook with Data

Brandon Roberts didn’t choose between a career in numbers or a career in people—he chose both. As the SVP of Talent Strategy & Workforce Transformation at ServiceNow, Roberts has spent his career proving that data, math, and problem-solving are the ultimate tools for unlocking human potential. What started as a passion for analytics naturally evolved […]

Faces of HR: How Annie Drapeau is Engineering Success at Ascend Learning

From the trading floors of JPMorgan to the cutting edge of biotech at Moderna, Annie Drapeau has spent three decades proving that the secret to business performance isn’t just in the numbers—it’s in the people. Now, as the CHRO of Ascend Learning, a healthcare and learning technology company, she’s using her unique background in finance […]

Faces of HR: How Kim Marsh is Rebuilding the Blueprint for Modern Hiring

Hiring is no longer just about finding a resume that fits; it’s about solving complex, cross-border puzzles in real-time. For Kim Marsh, the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Pebl, this is where she thrives. Known for stepping into high-pressure environments and instantly creating clarity, Marsh has made a career out of leading talent functions […]

Faces of HR: Why Laura Maffucci is Putting People Before the AI “Hype Train”

For many, the rise of Artificial Intelligence feels like a race to automate. For Laura Maffucci, it’s a call to advocate. As the Head of HR at G-P, she’s spent over 25 years proving that the secret to a high-performing global workforce isn’t just better tech—it’s better mental health. In the fast-paced world of global […]

Faces of HR: Why Linda Nedelcoff is Redefining HR as a Strategy Powerhouse

Linda Nedelcoff started her career in the world of accounting, a foundation that gave her a sharp eye for data, discipline, and the cold, hard reality of how decisions impact business outcomes. But while she understood how numbers showed up on a balance sheet, she became increasingly fascinated by what happened when they didn’t—and the human reasons […]

Faces of HR: How Jeanna Shapiro Built a Career on High Performance

Jeanna Shapiro didn’t just climb the corporate ladder; she built it. With nearly 25 years of experience in the high-stakes world of global professional services, Shapiro now serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer for Grant Thornton and a key member of the Executive Committee at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. But her journey to […]

Faces of HR: How Lauren Tropeano is Engineering High-Growth Culture

For Lauren Tropeano, the secret to a thriving company isn’t found in a handbook or a static set of programs. It’s found at the intersection of human potential and technology. As the Chief People Officer at Docebo, Tropeano brings over 20 years of experience navigating the intense waters of global tech giants like DraftKings, Skillshare, and Dell/EMC. In environments […]

Faces of HR: Why Carolyn Archibald Traded the Bar for the HR Suite

For many, the path to the top of the legal world leads straight to the bar exam. For Carolyn Archibald, the journey took a more human turn. Today, Archibald serves as the Director of Human Resources at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, a powerhouse California firm with more than 250 employees across 10 offices. But her career […]

Faces of HR: How Michele Herlein is Strengthening the Heart of Global Business

Every great career has a “spark” moment. For Michele Herlein, that moment happened in graduate school. While working as a teaching assistant to cover her tuition, she found herself standing at the front of a classroom teaching public speaking. It wasn’t just a job; it was a revelation. That experience sparked a genuine love for […]