Verano is a leading, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., devoted to the ongoing improvement of communal wellness by providing responsible access to regulated cannabis products. With a mission to address vital health and wellness needs, Verano produces a comprehensive suite of premium, innovative cannabis products sold under its trusted portfolio of consumer brands. Verano’s portfolio encompasses 15 U.S. states, with active operations in 13, including 13 production facilities comprising over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation. Verano designs, builds, and operates dispensaries under retail brands including Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™, delivering a superior cannabis shopping experience in both medical and adult-use markets.Senior leader that provides consultative and strategic People leadership overseeing Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Payroll and HR Technology. I am the first Chief People Officer and female executive to join the organization to establish, build and scale the People Team of the future to support Verano's ongoing growth. Led the organization through a culture transformation while also aligning and scaling HR operations to drive efficiencies while decreasing spend that connects with the overall business strategy and growth plans.

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Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. We serve a range of clients from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries.

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation, and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.Sample of Key Accomplishments:• Designed and drove People strategies for technology, life sciences and restructuring practices that total $300m in revenue, 1,000 employees globally and all in various evolutions of business maturity.• Appointed by the COO to create and lead the global HR Strategy and build the HR team to support long term growth for Huron's first technology practice that started as 140 consultants and $40m in revenue. Over 4 years, the Enterprise Solutions & Analytics Practice grew 40% YoY which now consists of 600 employees globally and $120m in revenue with offices located through the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.• Transformed the HR team to be more consultative by upgrading talent and offering more value added services and programs to align with the overall business strategy and future growth expectations.• Successfully acquired and integrated 5 acquisitions globally in 4 years making us the largest Enterprise Performance Management consulting boutique in North America with turnover staying at 16% or under.