Mara Neufeld Rivera, Ms, Shrm-Scp(E) (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Bellows Falls, Vermont, Us

* 100% Employee Owned * Certified B Corporation* Best Place to Work in Vermont Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024* Best for the World: Workers Award 2021, 2022* Vermont Business Growth Award 2021, 2022* Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year 2019 * Essential Business in the fight against COVID-19Member of Executive Leadership Team reporting directly to CEO. Provide strategic direction to and daily oversight of the corporate HR department. Chroma has received significant media attention for its importance in modern biological science and the fact that it is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned company, and a Certified B Corporation. Chroma manufactures optical filters for the scientific, biomedical, photonics and imaging and detection industries. These specialty items are used in microscopes, DNA sequencers and clinical diagnostic devices, among other applications. The company has a global customer base with offices in Germany, China and Japan. The company recently opened up a new, 28,000-square-foot clean manufacturing addition to its Vermont plant. Chroma also owns and manages a subsidiary, 89 North, in Williston, Vt., which specializes in innovative products for biomedical imaging.

Burlington, Vt, Us

People. Planet. Prosperity. Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact. VBSR strives to help its 700+ members set a high standard for protecting the natural, human and economic environments of the state's residents, while remaining profitable. VBSR advances its mission through education, public influence, and networking.

Alexandria, Va, Us

As the chief elected officer of the state council, establishes policy, strategies and objectives consistent with those of SHRM. Provides guidance to elected and volunteer members who are responsible for accomplishing state and SHRM objectives. Establishes goals in support of the SHRM mission and objectives.The SHRM Vermont State Council advances Human Resources excellence through shared knowledge, connections, and leadership. The State Council is a non-profit organization and exists as an affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management, the world's largest association devoted to Human Resource Management. Membership is made up of 18 volunteers who are appointed to the Council, including the elected Presidents of our 3-local affiliated SHRM chapters, Vermont Human Resources Association (VHRA), Green Mountain Human Resources Association (GMHRA), and River Valley Human Resources Association (RVHRA). The council supports the efforts of SHRM in the core leadership areas identified as Membership, Diversity, Workforce Readiness, College Relations, SHRM Certification, SHRM Foundation, and Governmental Affairs.

Website: www.mararaeconsulting.comContact: mara@mararaeconsulting.comProviding advice and expertise and delivering tactical solutions to address the top HR issues facing local firms today in order to help them become the most desired employers tomorrow. Focus areas include strategic planning, organizational development, change management, talent development, workforce analytics, and employee engagement.

South Burlington, Vermont, Us

Serving as CAO/CHRO for this 100% employee-owned general contracting and design-build company with an annual revenue volume of +$600M and over 900 employee-owners in multi-locations along the US east coast. Officer and C-Level Executive reporting directly to CEO. Key contributor to and driver of the company's annual strategic planning process. Provides executive leadership for all of the company’s people and development-related functions including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, compliance, compensation, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) administration, succession planning, evaluation, learning, and retention.

Windsor, Vt, Us

Member of Executive Team reporting directly to Founder/CEO. Provide strategic direction to and daily oversight of the corporate HR department for this 300+ employee multi-channel, matrix business. Develop and head the organization’s internal/external communication strategic planning process and brand voice.

White River Junction, Vt, Us

Led corporate human resources supporting short and long-term strategy of this 100+ employee professional services firm. Reported to CEO. Instrumental in earning #1 ranking for “Best Places to Work in VT 2012” and every year during tenure.

Meyrin-Satigny, Geneva, Ch

Oversaw all Human Resources activity for the Fine Fragrance Perfumery Division, which encompassed 90 employees and $100M in annual sales. Reported to the President, Fine Fragrances, North America.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for the HR administration of 500+ field sales staff at 250 accounts worldwide.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Human Resources Management - Milano School Of International Affairs, Management, And Urban Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Drama, Theatre, And Mass Communications