As the SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at wpg (formerly Washington Prime Group Inc.,) a leading retail real estate investment trust, I am responsible for leading the HR and communications functions and aligning them with the company's vision, mission, and values. I have over 20 years of experience in senior HR roles, where I have developed and executed HR strategies that support business growth, innovation, and culture.My core competencies include human resources leadership, organizational development, succession planning, talent management, learning and development, employee relations, and HRIS implementation. I am also a certified practitioner of Personalysis, a personality assessment tool that helps individuals and teams optimize their performance and collaboration. I am passionate about creating positive employee experiences that foster engagement, retention, and well-being. I have led HR generalists, compensation and benefits, training and college recruiting teams and been responsible for programs that have improved employee satisfaction scores and reduced turnover rates. I have also implemented executive training programs, HR policies and procedures, and performance management systems across multiple segments and regions.