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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.
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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.
- Shifting Business Focus From Critical Roles to Critical Skills
- Revolutionizing the Employee Experience to Aid Retention
- New Ways of Leading for a New Era of Work
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 & Affiliates
CHRO
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
Vonda Bell
Farm Credit Administration
Chief Human Capital Officer
Mikki Bertot
WGL Holdings, Inc.
SVP, Human Resources
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
Kim Coldiron
American Woodmark Corp
CHRO
Sue Davies
Markel Corporation
Chief Human Resources Officer
Scott Drach
The Boeing Co
Vice President of Human Resources, Corporate and International
Dave Fink
CAES
SVP, CHRO
Laura FitzRandolph
HMSHost
Chief Human Resources Officer
Bob Frost
PM Hotel Group
Senior Vice President, People & Culture
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
IHG
SVP, HR- Americas
Kimberly Hough
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jack Jackson
DCS Corporation
Vice President of Human Resources
Brendan Johnson
Adventist HealthCare
Senior Vice President and CHRO
Patricia Munchel
Amentum
EVP, CHRO
Michelle Murphy
BAE Systems, Inc.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
Dr. Kristi Murphy Baldwin
Prince George's County Public Schools
CHRO
Kelly Neiman
DLA Piper
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jeff Newman
TEGNA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Katie O'Connell Jones
Fannie Mae
SVP, CHRO
Joty Paparello
MicroStrategy
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Holly Paul
FTI Consulting
Chief Human Resources Officer
Carey Pellock
Anaplan
Chief People Officer
Marjorie Powell
AARP
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Erin Roberts
Five Guys Enterprises
Deputy General Counsel, Chief People Officer
Cathy Schafrik
Fairfax County Government
Director, Human Resources
Mari Sifo
Host Hotels & Resorts
EVP, CHRO
Beth Skoletsky
Constellis
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sandy Stonesifer
Graham Holdings
CHRO
Natalie Stute
CentralSquare Technologies
Chief Human Resources Officer
Betty Thompson
Booz Allen Hamilton
Executive VP & Chief People Officer
Grady Tripp
TEGNA
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Keith Vavra
ST Engineering
Chief Human Resources Officer, NA
Dionne Wallace Oakley
Freddie Mac
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Maureen Waterston
Leidos
Chief Human Resources Officer
Clay Worley
Bowman
EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
August 11, 2023 | 1 hour
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall
AI is Here — How Should HR Leaders Respond?
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
November 2023 | 1 day
Washington, DC CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 04/21/2023
Washington, DC CHRO Executive Summit - 12/14/2022
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 08/11/2022
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 03/24/2022
Washington, DC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/07/2021
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 09/30/2021
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 06/17/2021
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 03/11/2021
Washington, DC CHRO Peer Roundtable - 02/25/2021
Washington, DC CHRO Town Hall - 12/09/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JUNE 8, 2023
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JUNE 8, 2023
Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times
As economic instability continues, executives are still grappling with the “triple squeeze” of rising inflation, scarce expensive talent and continuous supply chain disruptions. CHROs in Toronto discussed how to strategically make trade-offs between reducing spending and developing initiatives that ease employees and drive retention – these are their takeaways.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | JUNE 7, 2023
BLOG | JUNE 7, 2023
Business Leaders Find High Value in Executive Summits
C-level executives are leading through economic uncertainty and a volatile business environment. It seems that there has never been a better time for executives to get together with peers and collaborate on shared challenges. At the start of our Executive Summit season, we’ve seen participation increase 40% over last year – discover why.
VIEW POSTLEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 4, 2023
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 4, 2023
Championing Organizational Culture: One CHRO’s Journey
In recent years, organizational culture has become recognized as essential to the business strategy, but for Chief Marketing and People Officer at O.C. Tanner Mindi Cox, this is not a new phenomenon. Here, Mindi shares her leadership journey and how she is leveraging her position in the C-suite to create fulfilling employee experiences.
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