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Washington, DC 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.

  1. Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
  2. Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
  3. Driving consequential accountability for DE&I

Washington, DC CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Washington, DC CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Co-Chairs

Ann Addison

Northrop Grumman
Corporate VP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Melissa Hurst

American Red Cross
Chief Human Resources Officer

Ken Kovach

B. F. Saul Company
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Shawn Stokes

Prince George's
Director of Human Resources

Jacqueline Welch

New York Times
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Loretta Young Walker

MedStar Health
EVP & Chief People Officer

Members

Lauren Bediako

ValidaTek
Vice President of HR and Corporate Operations

Vonda Bell

Farm Credit Administration
Chief Human Capital Officer

Susann Bresnahan

Accenture Federal Services
CHRO

Towanda Brooks

National Credit Union Administration
Chief Human Capital Officer

Tia Butler

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Chief Human Capital Officer

Angie Casper

CACI International Inc
EVP & CHRO

Nazanin Codd

HITT Contracting
Vice President, Human Resources

Jane Datta

NASA
Chief Human Capital Officer

Sue Davies

Markel Corporation
Chief Human Resources Officer

Scott Drach

The Boeing Co
Vice President of Human Resources, Corporate and International

Laura FitzRandolph

HMSHost
Chief Human Resources Officer

Bob Frost

Washington Nationals Baseball
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer

Bryan Garey

Virginia Tech
Vice President, Human Resources

Rita Grazda

SICPA North America
Vice President Human Resources

Mary Kay Gribbons

Sunrise Senior Living
Chief Human Resources Officer

Mark Hamberlin

Clark Construction Group
EVP, Chief People Officer

Rani Hammond

GenesisCare
Chief People & Culture Officer

Kimberly Hough

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chief Human Resources Officer

Samantha Howland

Gannett
Chief People Officer

Jack Jackson

DCS Corporation
Vice President of Human Resources

Brendan Johnson

Adventist HealthCare
Senior Vice President and CHRO

Christopher Lee

William & Mary
Chief Human Resources Officer

Woody Montgomery

PM Hotel Group
EVP Human Resources

Patricia Munchel

PAE
EVP, CHRO

Kristi Murphy

Prince George's County Public Schools
CHRO

Michelle Murphy

BAE Systems, Inc.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

Kelly Neiman

DLA Piper
Chief Human Resources Officer

Jeff Newman

TEGNA
Chief Human Resources Officer

Sara Ortiz

Five Guys Enterprises
Global Vice President of Human Resources

Joty Paparello

MicroStrategy
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Holly Paul

FTI Consulting
Chief Human Resources Officer

Carey Pellock

Neustar
EVP and CHRO

Marjorie Powell

AARP
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Erin Roberts

Five Guys Enterprises
Deputy General Counsel, Chief People Officer

Beth Skoletsky

Constellis
Chief Human Resources Officer

Cathy Spage

Fairfax County Government
Director, Human Resources

Sandy Stonesifer

Graham Holdings
CHRO

Natalie Stute

Gainwell
Chief Human Resources Officer

Betty Thompson

Booz Allen Hamilton
Executive VP & Chief People Officer

Keith Vavra

ST Engineering
CHRO

Clay Worley

NCI
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

Loretta Young Walker

MedStar Health
EVP & Chief People 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 11, 2022 | 1 hour

Washington, DC CHRO Virtual Town Hall

Restructuring Recruitment and Retention in a Volatile Market

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

December 14, 2022 | 1 day

Washington, DC CHRO Executive Summit

Marriott Marquis Washington DC

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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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.

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INFOGRAPHIC | 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.

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INFOGRAPHIC | 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.

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