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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.
- Leading through a new employee experience
- Redesigning HR strategies, structures, and service delivery models
- Modernizing mental health and well-being programs in a new era of work
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
Larry Kleinman
Highmark
EVP and CHRO
Kristie Pappal
Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources
Nancy Stefanowicz
NFI Industries
SVP, Human Resources
Members
Peter Adebi
Nemours Health System
Chief Human Resources Officer
Calvin U. Allen
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Xavier Boza
Campbell Soup
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Scott Carroll
Global Container Terminals
CHRO
Patti Cassidy
FIS Global
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Maryjo Charbonnier
Wolters Kluwer Netherlands
CHRO
Fran Coady
Day & Zimmermann Group
SVP, HR
George Crowley
University of Pennsylvania
CHRO - Clinical Practices
Lora Dikun
Giant Eagle
SVP Human Resources & Chief People Officer
Margaret Dinneny
Wawa
Chief People Officer
Bob Donegan
Asplundh
Chief Human Resources Officer
Michele Estep
OceanFirst Financial Corp
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Troy Fee
AmeriGas Partners
Vice President of Human Resources
Ted Fries
EnerSys
Sr. Vice President Human Resources
Nicole Gasaway
Wakefern Food
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Gerry Geckle
Universal Health Services
SVP, HR
Chris Giangrasso
Arkema Inc.
SVP HR Communications and Site Services
Jeanie Heffernan
Independence Blue Cross
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Vicki Henn
PNC
CHRO
Cameron Hicks
Teleflex
Vice President - Global Human Resources & Employee Communications
Margolit Hillsberg
Citadel
SVP & CHRO
Christin Joyner
AAA Club Alliance
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Susan Kelliher
The Chemours Co
Chief People Officer
Melanie Kennedy
American Water Works
SVP Human Resources
Roxanne Klein
Knoll
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Jamie Korlesky
Cardone Industries
VP, CHRO
Marcia Lyssy
BDP International
CHRO
Kyle Matthews
FMC
Vice President, Human Resources
Donovan Mattole
Brenntag North America
Vice President Human Resources Americas
Brigette McInnis-Day
Google
VP HR
Sean McManus
De Lage Landen
SVP, HR
Barry Melnkovic
US Steel
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
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
Joy Roman
Toll Brothers
Chief Human Resources Officer
Russell Showers
Tower Health
SVP Chief Human Resources Officer
Carmen Twyman
BlackRock Inc
Director, Human Resources
Peggy Verdi
Subaru of America
CHRO
Kelli Walsh
D&H Distributing
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Glennis Williams
MSA Safety Inc
VP & CHRO
Upcoming Events
Virtual Programs
December 8, 2020
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Boardroom
Driving Employee Engagement – Investing in the Vision
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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December 16, 2020
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Leading Leaders — Identifying Opportunities and Growing Talent
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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February 24, 2021
Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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"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
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