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Philadelphia CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Philadelphia community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
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
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
November, 2022 | 1 day
Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit
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
BLOG | MAY 16, 2022
BLOG | MAY 16, 2022
The CHRO’s Perspective: Recruitment, Onboarding, & Retention Strategies
Employee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies have jumped from the 6th highest rated business priority in 2021 to the 2nd highest in 2022, and ranks number one in planned investments in our latest survey of CHROs. Discover more about how HR leaders are approaching this mission critical priority.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 5, 2022
BLOG | MAY 5, 2022
3 Areas of Focus for C-Suite Leaders in 2022
After a couple of highly unusual years filled with business uncertainty on the back of a global pandemic, what are C-suite leaders focused on this year? Read the 3 areas executives cited in our survey as their most important priorities for 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 2, 2022
BLOG | MAY 2, 2022
The CHRO’s Perspective: DEI
For HR leaders, diversity, equity and inclusion has emerged as the third highest priority for 2022, which is down from its top position in 2021. The change is not because DEI has become any less important, but instead is a result of how CHROs are shifting their approach to the issue.
VIEW POSTYour Community Partners
CHRO Thought Leader
