Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, August 13th at 7:45 AM check in, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM panel and Q&A.
New Location: 929 108the Ave NE #1300, Bellevue, WA 98004
(Conference room is located on the first floor, west side of the lobby.)
Speakers:
Stacia Price, PHR,
Ushma Mehta, Human Resources Leader
Christiane Bayor, PHR
Stacia Price
Stacia Price brings nearly 20 years of experience in HR, people operations, and transformation, excelling at the intersection of talent and business. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of Global People Operations & Transformation at Ogilvy, a global advertising agency. Her previous roles include leading HR functions at Edelman Public Relations and Bastyr University, where she honed her expertise in employee relations, strategic planning, change management, and more. Stacia has a proven track record of building and maintaining people functions and service delivery teams that support the recruitment and retention of top talent.
Stacia holds a PHR certification, a BA in Sociology, and an HR Management Certificate from the University of Washington, and she is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. Known for her empathetic leadership style and data-driven strategies, she is passionate about creating satisfying employee experiences.
Ushma Mehta
Ushma has over 24 years of combined Human Resources (HR) and Program Management (PM) experience with startups and established companies in the technology industry. She is a data-driven decision maker who utilizes her business expertise, passion for operational efficiencies and change management principles to provide leadership and support to organizations through growth, mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing.
Ushma serves as a trusted, collaborative and results-oriented HR leader with breadth as well as depth of experience spanning from running departments, managing business programs, processes and projects, to hands-on day to day HR activities. She has demonstrated success in building strategy, executing operations, and programs supporting organizational development and business strategy. She is a trusted advisor to C-level executives and senior leadership, providing guidance and expertise in all HR functional areas. She is also a trusted confidant serving as a coach and advisor for a wide variety of management and employee relations scenarios.
Ushma is a lifelong learner with a BS in Foods and Nutrition, a post graduate diploma in Human Resources, an MS in Information Systems Management, an active SHRM-SCP certification, and more recently, a Certification in the CHRO Program from the Wharton School of Business.
Christiane Bayor
Christiane Bayor is dedicated to linking employee engagement with company success by coaching and advising leaders to develop their teams and create thriving work environments. Recognized for her expertise in change management and multicultural environments, Christiane leads with empathy, implementing strategies that simplify processes and enhance the employee experience.
She has been with Expedia Group since 2019 and currently works as a People Business Partner. As the Seattle chapter lead of Culture First, a global community committed to creating a better world of work, Christiane actively promotes workplace culture initiatives. Prior to joining Expedia Group, she worked as a consultant advising clients on people solutions and participated in an incubator focused on using Design Thinking for HR and culture transformation. Before moving into the people space, she worked as business manager running the rhythm of business for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. Christiane earned her MBA from Roosevelt University in 2017 and PHR certification in 2018.
Presentation Name: Navigating your HR career with purpose and passion.
Presentation Summary: In this insightful discussion, seasoned HR experts will share their experiences, strategies, and invaluable insights to guide you through the maze of your HR career. Our panelists will explore the importance of purpose-driven decision-making, the significance of passion in driving success, and practical approaches to shaping a fulfilling HR career. Learn essential strategies to prevent and reduce burnout, ensuring a sustainable and rewarding professional path.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the importance of aligning your career choices with your values and overarching purpose.
Acquire practical techniques to recognize and combat burnout before it takes a toll on your well-being.
Rediscover the joy in your HR role by exploring creative and engaging approaches to your work.