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Seattle CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Seattle 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.
- Planning for and shaping the future of work
- Becoming the board's leader of human capital
- Transforming HR structure and strategy
Seattle CHRO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Seattle CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Co-Chairs
Mindy Geisser
Savers
Chief People Services Officer
Raquel Karls
REI
SVP, Human Resources
Members
Susan Bruechner
The Standard
VP & CHRO
Rose Capistran
Zones
VP, Global Human Resources
Jessica Carl
Mercy Corps
VP of People
April Castañeda
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Chief Human Resources Officer
Michelle Clements
Seattle University
VP, Human Resources
Kimberly Collier
Puget Sound Energy
Director, Human Resources
Robyn Corr
Nintendo of America
SVP, Human Resources
Michael Cox
The Boeing Co
VP, Global Head of Talent & Corporate HR
Michaela Doelman
Washington Employment Security Department
CHRO
Katie Gerard
Port Of Seattle
Senior Director, Human Resources
Nicole Grogan
Intellectual Ventures
Chief People Officer
Darci Hall
Providence
VP & Chief Learning Officer
Mark Holubar
Idaho National Laboratory
Director, HR & Diversity
Bobby Humes
City of Seattle
Director, Human Resources Department
Lucy Hur
Slalom
Chief People Officer
Keagan Kerr
Vestas
VP, People and Culture
Lisa King
Washington Federal
SVP & Chief People Officer
Jennifer Larson
SanMar
Chief People Officer
David Lawson
Columbia Bank
EVP & CHRO
Monique Little
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Chief People and Administrative Officer
Jonathan Maltos
Big Fish Games
VP, HR
Denise Merle
Weyerhaeuser
SVP & Chief Administration Officer
Anne Mersereau
Portland General Electric
VP HR, Diversity & Inclusion
Marie-Claude Milot
Darigold
Head of People, Culture and Engagement
Aaron Morin
HomeStreet Bank
SVP, HR Director
Kari Moyes
Clearwater Paper
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Tim Mulligan
Vulcan
CHRO
Sheila Murty
Tillamook
EVP, People and Culture
Franklin Plaistowe
State of Washington
Assistant Director, Human Resources
Melinda Rogers
NW Natural
Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
Michelle Rose
Columbia Distributing
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Corey Routh
New Seasons Market
VP, HR
Sharon Royne
CHI Franciscan Health
SVP, Human Resources
Lori Sabet
BMGI
CHRO
Andy Schneider
Alaska Airlines
VP, People
Kathy Shingleton
Virginia Mason Medical Center
VP, HR
Natalie Swistak
Columbia Hospitality
VP, People & Culture
Mary Lou True
Moda Health
VP, Human Resources
Ana White
F5 Networks
EVP & Chief People Officer
Kelly Wolf
Zulily.com
VP, People
Joan Wright
Tommy Bahama
SVP of HR and Corporate Operations
Michele Yetman
Salesforce
Executive Vice President, Employee Success
Melody Zhang
Ste Michelle Wine Estates
Chief Human Resources Officer, SVP HR
"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 Events
Virtual Programs
June 23, 2021
Seattle CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
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September 23, 2021
Seattle CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Innovation Through Disruption — A Blueprint for Change
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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December 8, 2021
Seattle CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Seattle CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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Content from your CHRO peers
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CHROs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 500 CHROs, cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical for success. In our annual Leadership Perspective Survey, CHROs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for HR leaders.
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
The New C-Suite Imperative: Partner with Peers Across the Business
Based on Evanta’s 2021 survey, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is more critical than ever. With more than 2,200 responses to Evanta’s Leadership Perspective Survey, executives indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for collaboration across the C-Suite.
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