Executive Overview
I am the Chief People Officer at Avaya, bringing over 20 years of expertise in building high-performance teams that drive organizational success in the fast-paced tech sector. Known for my people-centric approach, I have led teams in talent acquisition, employee development, and cultural initiatives at leading technology companies, including ExtraHop, EMC, Oracle, Guidance Software, and Alvaria, Inc. Before joining Avaya, I served as CPO at ExtraHop, where Ifostered a culture of creativity and excellence. I was also Chief People and Productivity Officer at Alvaria, Inc., a leader in customer experience and workforce engagement. At Guidance Software, I managed Field Shared Services and Professional Services, building strong teams in a specialized tech environment. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a Masters in Psychology from the University of Virginia.
Career Timeline
- AvayaCurrentOct 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Chief People OfficerCurrentOct 2024–Present
- Aug 2022–Oct 2023· 1 yr 2 mos
- Chief People OfficerAug 2022–Oct 2023
- Feb 2019–2022· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Chief People and Productivity OfficerFeb 2019–2022
- Oct 2017–Feb 2019· 1 yr 4 mos
- Managing Partner, Global Sales and MarketingOct 2017–Feb 2019
- Oct 2015–Sep 2017· 1 yr 11 mos
- GM Field Shared Services and Professional ServicesOct 2015–Sep 2017
- May 2014–May 2015· 1 yr
- Sr. Director Products and Sales Go to MarketMay 2014–May 2015
- Jun 2013–May 2014· 11 mos
- Sr. Director, Business Development, North American StorageJun 2013–May 2014
- Sep 2000–Jun 2013· 12 yrs 9 mos
- Director, Global Information TechnologySep 2000–Jun 2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Psychology and Political Science
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Master's degree
Psychology
University of Virginia