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Boston 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

Boston CHRO Governing Body

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

Co-Chairs

Ronald Arigo

AAA Northeast
Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources

Lisa Britt

Thermo Fisher Scientific
SVP, CHRO

Mary Beth DeNooyer

Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO

Joe Sangregorio

Curia
CHRO

Members

Jill Andy

Amica
SVP, Human Resources

Alicia Austin

Puma North America, Inc.
SVP NA People & Organization

Maribeth Bearfield

Bright Horizons
CHRO

Danielle Benedict

UNFI
CHRO

Jennifer Briere

National Grid
CHRO

Deborah Butters

Orbia
SVP & Chief People Officer

Lisa Cloutier

Lindt & Sprüngli USA
VP, Human Resources

Michael Danubio

Boston Red Sox
VP, HR

Janice Deskus

Staples
CHRO

Janell Dubsky

Martignetti Companies
Vice President Human Resources

Moran Elitsur

Boston Housing Authority
Director, Human Resources

Sarah Evans

Ocean Spray
CHRO

Amy Fardella

The TJX Companies
EVP & CHRO

Andrew Foster

TriMark USA
Chief Human Resources Officer

Magali Four

PerkinElmer
Chief People & Culture Officer

Stephanie Franklin

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Chief Human Resource Officer

Michele Grazulis

Northeastern University
VP & CHRO

Mark Griffin

BJ's Wholesale Club
Chief Human Resources Officer

Michael Haley

Nexcelom Bioscience
Global Head of Human Resources

Keith Hutchison

National Grid
SVP Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer

Belinda Hyde

Waters Corp
SVP & CHRO

Kelly Imberman

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Executive Director, HR

Greg Kayata

Viant
CHRO

Michal Kimeldorfer Rabinowitz

Teradyne
VP Human Resources

Jez Langhorn

Global Partners LP
CHRO

Jill Larsen

PTC
CHRO & EVP

Vivian Leonard

City of Boston, MA
Director, Human Resources

Joan McGrail

New Balance
CHRO

Jane Moyer

Commonwealth Financial Network
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Joe Nedder

Edelman Financial Engines
CHRO

Mai-Lan Nguyen

Schneider Electric
SVP HR North America Operations

Carolyn O'Boyle

The Boston Beer Company
Chief People Officer

Miriam Ort

C&S Wholesale Grocers
Chief Human Resources Officer

Lenka Patten

Reebok International Ltd
Head of Human Resources, Reebok Brand

Kathy-Jo Payette

Panera Bread
Chief People Officer

Evan Pierce

Boston Celtics
VP, People & Culture

Andy Porter

Relay Therapeutics
Chief Administrative Officer

Brendan Reidy

Acushnet Company
Chief People Officer

Alejandro Reyes

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
SVP & Chief People Officer

Margaret Seif

Analog Devices
Chief People Officer

Rosemary Sheehan

Mass General Brigham
CHRO

Melanie Tinto

Wex
Chief Human Resources Officer

Debra Vasques Bruneau

Nitto Denko Corporation
Vice President of Human Resources

Ellen Wallace

Berkley One
Vice President of Human Resources

Arthur Wood

Cabot Corp
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources 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

December 8, 2022 | 1 hour

Boston CHRO Virtual Town Hall

Measuring Progress – Effective DE&I in 2022

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

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IN-PERSON

June, 2023 | 1 day

Boston CHRO Executive Summit

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

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IN-PERSON

September, 2023 | an evening

Boston CHRO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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PAST PROGRAMS
Boston CHRO Inner Circle - 09/22/2022 Boston CHRO Executive Summit - 06/07/2022 Boston CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 03/22/2022 Boston CHRO Executive Summit - 11/18/2021 Boston CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/14/2021 Boston CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 08/05/2021 Boston CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 05/19/2021 Boston CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 05/04/2021 Boston CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 03/11/2021 Boston CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/09/2021
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Content from your CHRO peers

BLOG | DECEMBER 1, 2022
BLOG | DECEMBER 1, 2022

How CHROs are Responding to Economic Uncertainty

As talent shortages continue, HR executives face a dilemma about how to meet the needs of their workforce while facing economic pressures. We surveyed CHROs in our communities about the state of the economy – here are five key takeaways on how the economic landscape is impacting CHROs.

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SESSION INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 28, 2022
SESSION INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Empathetic Leadership — Mental Health and the Workplace

Recent socio-political and economic climates have left many employees mentally and emotionally strained, and human resources leaders have been challenged with if and how they should support their workforce during these times. “Empathetic Leadership — Mental Health and the Workplace” will be a featured session at the Southern California CHRO Executive Summit. Check out a preview of the discussion.

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INFOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 15, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 15, 2022

C-Suite Community Pulse on the State of the Economy and Its Impact on Your Business

Despite working through economic factors across the board, C-level executives have a positive outlook for their organizations in 2023. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities about the state of the economy – here is what 600 leaders told us about economic factors and their impact on their outlook.

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