Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the San Francisco CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

San Francisco CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the San Francisco CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews

VSP Vision
CHRO

Eric Hunn

BellRing Brands
SVP, Chief People Officer

Grace Lee

Coherent Corp.
Chief People Officer

Eva Majercsik

Genesys
EVP & Chief People Officer

Governing Body Members

Niki Armstrong

Everpure
Chief Administrative & Legal Officer

Reema Batnagar

Pixar
VP, People

Bernard Bedon

Levi Strauss & Co.
SVP, CHRO

Julie Beley

WSGR
Chief HR & Administration Officer

Isabelle Bertin-Bailly

Arista Networks
Group VP, Worldwide HR & Ops

Michael Bodziner

Gensler
Co-CHRO

Stephanie Cao

Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company
CHRO

Amy Cappellanti-Wolf

Dayforce
EVP & Chief People Officer

Erin Dangerfield

Golden State Warriors
SVP, People & Culture

Jessica Ernst

Recology
SVP, Chief People & Culture Officer

David Gonzalez

Natera
VP & Head of HR

Mary Hassett

Lam Research
CHRO

Michael Hoessl

Birkenstock
CHRO, Americas & Global HR Leader

Eric Ingram

The Wine Group
CHRO

Kristen Kurland

Essex Property Trust
Head of HR

Michelle McGill

Ariat
Chief People Officer

Jerry Mills

Department of Veterans Affairs
CHRO, VA Sierra Pacific Health Care Network

Jen Munkner

Vituity
Chief Talent Officer

Danyal Noel

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Deputy Director, HR

Elizabeth O'Callahan

NetApp
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Will Owens

CommonSpirit Health
Regional VP & CHRO, California

Heather Paschall

Lumentum
CHRO

Jessica Raefield

Rodan + Fields
CHRO

Karen Reinhardt

ASML
CHRO, US

Linda Rogers

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Chief People Officer

Brian Sherman

Delta Dental of California
EVP & Chief People Officer

Daniel Swartz

Align Technology
CHRO, Technology & Product Management

Pat Wadors

Intuitive Surgical
CHRO

Tim Weyland

Topcon Positioning Systems
EVP & CHRO

Sonja Wilkerson

Bloom Energy
EVP & Chief People Officer

Mei Lin Wolff

Webcor
EVP & Chief People Officer

Martin Woodrow

Rakuten
SVP, HR Americas

Elizabeth Zacharias

Stanford University
VP, HR

Claire Zhang

Samsung Electronics America
Head of HR & VP, People Team

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 7, 2026 | 1 hour

San Francisco CHRO Community Town Hall

AI for HR — Delivering Workforce Value

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

Virtual

December 15, 2026 | 1 hour

San Francisco CHRO Community Town Hall

Talent Forecasting — Following the Data to Identify Future Leader

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.



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