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Southern California 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
Southern California CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Southern California CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Dina Barmasse-Gray
The Cheesecake Factory
SVP, Human Resources
Kari Durham
Skyworks
SVP, Human Resources
Melanie Graper
CoreLogic
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ross Pollack
LionsGate Entertainment
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Celina Scally
Apria Healthcare
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Members
Michael Adamson
UST
VP, Global HR Operations
Kimberly Allain
Cal Poly Pomona
Senior AVP, Employee & Organizational Development & Advancement and HR Operations
Marissa Andrada
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer
Tracy Bargielski
Yamaha
Corporate Secretary & Vice President, People Operations
Anne Buchanan
Guitar Center
CHRO
Colleen Butler
Bourns
VP, Global Human Resources
Deborah Cegielski
Velocity Vehicle Group
CHRO
Paul Celuch
Avanti Hospitals
CHRO
Brooke Coffey
New Wellness
CHRO
Lindsay Crawley-Herbert
SCAN Health Plan
Chief People Officer
Jamila Daniel
Starz
Chief Diversity Officer & SVP, Human Resources
Jodi DiCenzo
NBC Universal
Global Head of Human Resources
Brenda Diederichs
Riverside County
Assistant CEO & Director, Human Resources
Ashley Donlon
Transamerican Auto Parts, a Polaris Company
Head of Human Resources
Bob Eisen
Western Dental Services
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Jeannie Finkel
Cetera Financial Group
Chief Human Resources Officer
Julie Fletcher
Home Care Assistance
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jeff Fraley
Big 5 Sporting Goods
SVP, Human Resources
Lisa Garrett
Los Angeles County, CA
Director of Personnel
Edie Givens
Sony Pictures Entertainment
SVP, People and Organization
Ellen Goldsmith
ViacomCBS
SVP, Human Resources
Justin Hastings
Experian Health
Chief Human Resources Officer, North America
Jim Hazboun
ITS Logistics
Chief Human Resources Officer
Michele Hoff
Epson America
VP, Human Resources, Americas
Bobby Johnson
Brookfield Residential
Vice President Human Resources
Samantha Khoury
Los Angeles Lakers
VP, Human Resources
Alex Kweskin
Banc of California
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Pearl Shiue Luu
CTBC Bank
SVP - Head of Human Resources
Julia McCallin
California Institute of Technology
AVP & CHRO, Human Resources
Aaron Morin
HomeStreet Bank
SVP, HR Director
Tasmin Plater
Endeavor
SVP, Global Head of Human Resources
Jenny Rhodes
PennyMac
CHRO
Leslie Riggs
Skechers
Global Head of Human Resources
Michelle Roth
Nutcracker Therapeutics
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Ellen Sheehan
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Executive Director, HARRT
Kevin Tackaberry
loanDepot
EVP, Human Resources
Tracy Ting
Encore Capital Group
SVP, CHRO
Martha Tuma
City National Bank
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mark Welch
Farmers Insurance
Chief People & Diversity Officer
"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
August 25, 2022 | 1 hour
Southern California 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
December 15, 2022 | 1 day
Southern California CHRO Executive Summit
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
Learn More
PAST PROGRAMS
Southern California CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 03/24/2022
Southern California CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 10/05/2021
Southern California CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 07/14/2021
Southern California CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 05/20/2021
Southern California CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/17/2021
Southern California CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 01/21/2021
Southern California CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/16/2020
Southern California CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 11/05/2020
Southern California CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/08/2020
North America CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/15/2020
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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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