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Philadelphia CHRO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- Driving consequential accountability for DE&I
Philadelphia CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Philadelphia CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Peter Adebi
Nemours Health System
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Susan Kelliher
The Chemours Co
Chief People Officer
Larry Kleinman
Highmark
EVP and CHRO
Kristie Pappal
Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources
Nancy Stefanowicz
NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO
Members
Calvin U. Allen
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Cat Bird
Health Partners Plans
Chief Administrative and Diversity Officer
Victoria Boyd Brifo
Air Products
SVP & CHRO
Erin Bushnell
Cozen O'Connor
CHRO
Scott Carroll
Global Container Terminals
CHRO
Patti Cassidy
FIS Global
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Clem Cheng
Comcast
SVP Human Resources for Xfinity Consumer Services
George Crowley
University of Pennsylvania
CHRO - Clinical Practices
Rhonda Curry
Gateway Health
VP, CHRO
Margaret Dinneny
Wawa
Chief People Officer
Bob Donegan
Asplundh
Chief Human Resources Officer
Michele Estep
OceanFirst Financial Corp
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Ted Fries
EnerSys
Sr. Vice President Human Resources
Gerry Geckle
Universal Health Services
SVP, HR
Dee Grosso
Freedom Mortgage
Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Bob Harrop
East Penn Manufacturing
Vice President, Human Resources
Liz Heitner
Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Leader of Human Resources
Vicki Henn
PNC
CHRO
Jack Heuer
University of Pennsylvania
VP, HR
Margolit Hillsberg
Janney Montgomery Scott
SVP CHRO
Christin Joyner
AAA Club Alliance
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Jessica Kazmaier
Rite Aid
SVP & CHRO
Melanie Kennedy
American Water Works
SVP Human Resources
Roxanne Klein
Knoll
SVP, HR, CHRO
Jamie Korlesky
Cardone Industries
VP, CHRO
Janis Leigh
Giant Eagle
EVP and Chief People Officer
Renee Lewandowski
Agilent Technologies
Global Head of Business Human Resources
Wendy Livingston
Harsco Corporation
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
Marcia Lyssy
BDP International
CHRO
Heidi Manna
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kyle Matthews
FMC
Vice President, Human Resources
Donovan Mattole
Brenntag North America
Vice President Human Resources Americas
Katherine McEvilly
Covestro US
VP, Head of HR - US
Brigette McInnis-Day
Google
VP HR
Sean McManus
De Lage Landen
SVP, HR
Barry Melnkovic
US Steel
SVP & CHRO
Margorie Michele
Penn Medicine
CHRO
Carol Pandza
AmeriHealth Caritas
SVP & CHRO
Meghan Patton
Jefferson Health
SVP HR & Associate CHRO
Michelle Piekutowski
Carnegie Mellon University
Associate VP, CHRO
Tony Rico
Goya Foods, Inc.
Director, Human Resources
Daniel Ross
Day & Zimmermann Group
CHRO & SVP HR
Russell Showers
Tower Health
SVP Chief Human Resources Officer
Pamela Teufel
Main Line Health
SVP & CHRO
Carmen Twyman
BlackRock Inc
Global Head of HR Risk and Compliance
Peggy Verdi
Subaru of America
CHRO
Kelli Walsh
D&H Distributing
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Glennis Williams
MSA Safety Inc
VP & CHRO
"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”
Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills
"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”
Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies
“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”
Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
September 20, 2022 | 1 hour
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Measuring Progress – Effective DE&I in 2022
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
IN-PERSON
November 16, 2022 | 1 day
Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
Learn More
PAST PROGRAMS
Philadelphia CHRO Inner Circle - 04/05/2022
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/22/2022
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/20/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/23/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/22/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/24/2021
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 12/08/2020
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 11/19/2020
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/21/2020
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/07/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CHRO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CHROs across Evanta communities if they think there is a current race for talent, and if so, what they can do to recruit and retain employees. Here is what nearly 200 senior HR leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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