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HR leadership is the cornerstone of successful organizations, driving talent management and workplace culture. Featured.com's expert directory showcases top human resources professionals who shape the future of work. These seasoned HR leaders have been featured in prominent publications, offering invaluable insights on employee engagement, organizational development, and strategic workforce planning. For publishers and journalists, our directory provides quick access to authoritative sources for articles on HR trends and best practices. For HR experts, it's an unparalleled platform to amplify your voice and secure media opportunities that showcase your expertise. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge commentary on remote work policies or actionable advice on building high-performance teams, our curated network of HR thought leaders delivers. Explore the profiles below to connect with HR experts who can provide expert perspectives for your next story or elevate your organization's talent strategies.

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Marya Calhoun

Strategic HR Leader at Optima HR Group

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Strategic Human Resources Leader with demonstrated success leading organizational development and human resources strategies toward improving business performance. Expertise lies in strategic planning, change management, performance management, talent acquisition and learning & development. Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and create a human capital culture emphasizing goal attainment, and superior workforce optimization. Strong HR leadership during restructuring and acquisitions. Exceptional communicator, negotiator, and problem solver.

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Shari Simpson

CEO & Founder at HR Swagger LLC

Compliance, Ethics & HR Policy
Generational Dynamics in the Workplace
HR Technology & Future of Work
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Strategic HR Leader | Driving Culture Transformation | Data-Driven Talent Strategies for Future-Ready Organizations | HR Podcast Host & Conference Speaker 🚀

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Lauren Vick

Lead, Talent Management & Development at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP

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I'm an innovative, curious, and passionate People Ops leader trying to connect employers and their people. Super powers include focused, engaging and effective communications, grace under pressure, and maintaining attention to detail while scoping big picture results. I focus on clarity, inclusion, accountability, respect, and trust - which means I operate with those values at the core of what I do and how I treat others. I lean into tough conversations with leaders at all levels, and help advocate for employees while prioritizing the interests of the organization.

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Mary Despe de Echemendia

HR Consultant | Career Coach (ICF-PCC) at MK Despe Consulting LLC

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Tony Deblauwe

Global HR Leader

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As a forward-thinking HR leader, I specialize in transforming cultures, scaling HR functions, and driving organizational growth in both startups and large enterprises. I leverage AI, automation, and HR technology to optimize talent strategies, workforce planning, and HR operations while strengthening employer brand and business impact. With deep expertise in HR operations, compliance, global talent programs, and compensation structures, I design data-driven, agile solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, skills alignment, and workforce agility. My hands-on, technical approach enables streamlined processes, improved decision-making, and scalable HR frameworks. A specialist in change management, executive partnerships, and business-aligned HR strategy, I work closely with leaders to implement high-impact HR initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and innovation in fast-paced, evolving environments.

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Zara Chaudary

People & Culture Consultant & Trainer

Administration
Community Organizing
Community Outreach
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An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

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Jessica Winder

SVP of HR | Executive Career Coach

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Applicant Tracking Systems
Benefits Administration
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An HR Executive with a knack for shaking things up and empowering talent. With a…

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Mary Bertolino, SHRM-SCP, PRC

Director of Human Resources at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester

Adult Education
data-driven
development
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I am a strategic HR leader and SHRM-SCP certified professional with over a decade of progressive experience spanning corporate HR, higher education, and mission-driven nonprofit organizations. I specialize in leading people-first HR initiatives, streamlining recruitment operations, and driving talent strategies that align with business objectives and organizational culture. Throughout my career, I’ve built and led high-performing HR teams, partnered with executive leadership to shape workforce strategy, and implemented scalable solutions in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance. Whether leading end-to-end recruitment, optimizing DEI sourcing strategies, or advising senior leaders on talent planning, I bring a data-driven mindset, a collaborative approach, and a deep commitment to creating inclusive, high-impact workplaces. Currently serving as Director of Human Resources at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester, I lead HR strategy and operations in support of a purpose-driven mission. My prior roles at Southern New Hampshire University and Target Corporation honed my skills in performance management, employee relations, and cross-functional leadership in both corporate and academic environments.

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Dr. Isabel Bilotta

Director, People & Performance at Deutser

Analytical Skills
Change Management
Communication
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I received my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Rice University. I now lead Learning and Innovation at Deutser, an organization of consultants and creatives designing positive change for organizations through data-based, innovative, human approaches. My research focuses on belonging, inclusive leadership, team and individual performance, and well-being in organizations. I have co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, presented my research at major conferences including the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management annual meetings, and earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA at Rice. I received the Lodieska Vaughn fellowship at Rice and the Doerr Institute's Innovation Award, as well as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship honorable mention for my research in the areas of fostering workforce diversity, encouraging well-being and belonging, and strategies to facilitate inclusive leadership at work. I am a leadership coach, certified via the Doerr Institute’s CoachRICE program and have coached hundreds of leaders across industries including professional sports, energy, aviation, military, financial services, healthcare, tech, and academia, helping them live, work, and lead better. I have worked with NASA as a Selection Specialist for several years, supporting the Behavioral Performance group in astronaut selection and research related to developing high performance teams.I am skilled at advanced data visualization and analysis in R and proficient in Python, Excel, and SQL for data management, visualization, and analysis.

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Dieter Veldsman

HR & OD Thought Leadership at Academy to Innovate HR

Analysis
Banking
Business Analysis
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I’m an organizational psychology specialist with expertise in Strategic HR…

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Sholeh Esmaili-Montoya

Fractional People & Talent Exec–Operator at Startup Talent & HR

Applicant Tracking Systems
Benefits Administration
Benefits Negotiation
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I specialize in helping startups and growing companies develop people and talent strategies that align with business goals, driving impact and action. With two decades of experience in building and scaling HR and recruiting functions from the ground up across various industries, I understand the challenges fast-growing companies face. My approach is simple: I view HR, talent operations, and company culture like a product that must evolve to meet the needs of the business and its people. I focus on practical, data-informed, and scalable strategies and frameworks that attract, develop, and retain talent. ✨ Career Highlights 1️⃣ Scaled a global two-sided marketplace by 120% headcount growth, driving hiring across multiple countries while sustaining a 91% employee retention rate and a 4.9/5.0 eNPS, fueling tech/product and operational performance. 2️⃣ Led 300% headcount growth, including expanding into Europe for a VC-backed Biotech moving from R&D to commercialization, while maintaining 2.5/3.0 quality of hire score and contributing to a culture that earned a "Top Workplace" award for 3 years in a row. 3️⃣ Achieved 700% headcount growth across 20+ states for an IT Services Defense Contractor, driving revenue growth of $100M+ a year with a team where 95%+ rated the company as "excellent/very good" place to work. 4️⃣ Designed and rolled out custom leadership development programs to upskill current and emerging leaders, directly aligned with company strategy and future org needs. 5️⃣ Took on broader operational leadership by successfully overseeing key business functions (Administration & Office Management, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities, Real Estate, Security, and IT) during periods of rapid growth and change. 🗺️ Teams: Global, Remote, Hybrid & Distributed ✅ Experience: HR/People Strategy, Coaching, Leadership Development, Performance & Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & Onboarding, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Multi-state and Global Payroll, People (HRIS) & Talent (ATS) Operations Systems Implementation, Employee Experience, People Data & Analytics 🏢 Industries: Software Marketplace, Biotech, CPG, IT Services Defense Contractor, Bootstrapped and VC-Backed Startups, Series A-D, Private, Non-Profit

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Elizabeth Boyd

Director of Learning, Leadership Development, & Onboarding at TalentLab.Live

Boss Relationships
Business Acumen
Change Management
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Offering a unique blend of visionary thinking, practical implementation skills, and…

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Marca Clark

Director, Talent Development at Tarsus

Change Management
Coaching
Consulting
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Creative, collaborative practitioner with 15+ years experience in organizational change, talent management, culture change, employee engagement, and leadership development. I apply my unique experience as a business leader and expertise in organization development to diagnose organizational issues and opportunities, to develop strategies and plans, and to measure the success factors that lead to organizational effectiveness. Specialties: Organization design Talent management and development Leadership development Employee engagement and retention Executive coaching Group facilitation Teambuilding Change management MBTI certified Adult learning

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Lindsey Garito

HR/People Leader

Career Development
human resources
Mentorship
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How often do people say and feel, “I love my job”? I believe that we can create…

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Tiffany Slater

CEO at HR TailorMade, LLC

Benefits Administration
Career Counseling
Coaching
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Human Resources Executive with over 23 years of progressive generalist experience including performance management, leadership development, recruiting, retention, benefits administration, conflict resolution, employee relations, labor relations, training development, training facilitation, risk management, and policy development and administration. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships within all levels of the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of system-wide goals. Human Resources knowledge in many sectors including union and non-union, PK-12 public education, property management, manufacturing, and hospitality and tourism industries.

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Zeljka Kosanski

HR Consultant & Leader at Talenting

Agile Methodologies
Budgeting
Business Strategy
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An experienced People&Culture professional with extensive corporate experience, of which most in a senior HR Manager capacity within a fast-paced, fast-evolving, and dynamic environment, in telecom and ICT sector, ranging from start ups to large multinational companies. Devoted to implementing practices and objectives that provide a talent-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and ongoing development of workforce talents.Adept at assisting and advising company executive management team and managers about Human Resources and leadership topics, at strategic and operational level.As a Consultant, Trainer and Coach focused on developing individual and group talents by sharing best practices and various learning and development methodologies.If you are in need of an HR service, individual or team development or curious how we could cooperate, contact me for more information.

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Rachel Cupples

Senior Talent Strategist & Recruiting Consultant at Independent Fractional Recruitment & Consulting Services

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Account Management
Business Development
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Recruiting isn’t just a job for me — it’s a calling. There’s no greater reward than connecting the right person to the right role and knowing I’ve helped shape the future of a team. I do this work because it matters — and because I’m really, really good at it. I don’t just fill roles — I build alliances. Over the years I've grown a partnership mindset that turns hiring managers into collaborators, and I regularly advise on talent strategy, market intel, and process improvements. I operate with business acumen and strategic foresight — a true right-hand to leadership. With well over a decade of full-cycle recruiting under my belt—across technical, business, GTM, sales/marketing roles—I’m the recruitingSHEro you’ve been looking for. I am unapologetically obsessed with building a world-class candidate experience for every job seeker I come in contact with. Creating positive hiring experiences is my jam! Let me help you elevate your processes to do the same! I’ve got deep roots in HR technology, from standing up and running systems like Greenhouse and Jobvite to using data to tell the real story behind hiring trends. I know how to dig into metrics, present what matters to leadership, and turn insights into action. My wheelhouse also includes employer branding, DEI recruiting, streamlining processes, and crafting strategies for hiring inclusive, high-performing teams. Think of me as your strategic partner and recruiting nerd in residence—someone who brings a consultative, data-informed approach and gets things done. Whether you're hiring full-time, part-time, or project-based. I’m scrappy, adaptable, and always focused on impact. Let’s talk—I’m ready to help you build teams that not only win - but thrive!

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Kristin Bell

Managing Partner at CEEID HR Consulting

Business Strategy
Coaching
DEI
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Kristin Bell, a proud native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a Senior Human Resources Professional with a Bachelor’s in Finance from Henderson State University. Over the course of her decade-long career, she has gained extensive experience across industries such as higher education, healthcare, finance, technology, and manufacturing. Her work spans talent acquisition, employee relations, DEI, HR operations, strategy, and talent management, reflecting her passion for disrupting traditional systems to increase access to opportunities with innovative solutions. In 2023, Kristin co-founded two groundbreaking ventures. The first, ReviewTailor, is a Techstars Portfolio Company that reimagines HR performance management to foster fairness and growth with the assistance of AI. The second, CultureCite, is an AI-HR pal designed to empower employees to advocate for themselves against workplace retaliation, discrimination, and harassment. She also owns CEEID HR Consulting, LLC, where she partners with organizations as a trusted consultant with deep expertise in performance management, talent acquisition, DEI, leadership development and organizational strategy. A recognized thought leader and co-author of Women Redefining Leadership with S.P.I.C.E., Kristin shares actionable insights in her chapter on owning your performance narrative. Her work embodies her commitment to breaking barriers and championing equity in all spaces.

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Adrian Szymonski

Sr HR Generalist

Coaching
Collaborative Problem Solving
Communication
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I am an experienced, hands-on Human Resources professional dedicated to connecting humans to the organization's mission, vision, and values while still having fun.

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Julianna Fricchione

HRIS, Technology, and Payroll Consultant at Accelerate HCM Consulting

Analytical Skills
Blogging
Change Management
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Passionate about transforming complex HR and payroll systems into strategic business drivers. With a background spanning global consulting, public speaking, and project leadership, I bring an analytical mind, creative energy, and relentless drive to every initiative. Whether leading HRIS implementations, launching AI-powered solutions, or planning purpose-driven events, I thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Lifelong do-gooder, committed to using tech and teamwork to build better businesses—and better lives.

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