Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations
Pete Ramstad is a globally-recognized thought-leader, C-suite executive and author, who brings a unique perspective to the future of work, organizational strategy and HR. Pete draws upon a uniquely diverse set of experiences, including serving as the CHRO and head of...
Michael J. Fenlon, Ph.D. (Mike), is an executive leader who leads transformations that focus on disruption, future of work strategies, leadership development, and technology-enabled People functions. He is recognized for creating modernized organizations and cultures...
Kristin Wood is the Vice President of Talent at Blue Shield of California, a 4-million-member nonprofit health plan serving the state’s commercial, individual and government markets. Wood leads the Talent organization, which includes strategy; talent acquisition;...
Liz Vales Damron is a Senior Affiliate Practitioner with the Center for Effective Organizations, and she co-leads the Strategic Organization Design and Strategic Organization Design Activation Workshops along with custom programs for clients. Liz is a seasoned advisor...
Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society....
Racquel Racadio is the Director of Representation in Clinical Research in Amgen’s Research and Development Organization under Global Medical. She co-leads Amgen’s Representation In Clinical Research Team, also known as RISE. She serves on the Global Senior Leadership...
Mike has been with the company since 2009 and in his current role since August 2020. He was also the Amgen Black Employee Network (ABEN) Global Lead for the two years spanning 2019-2020. He is married with two children. In his free time, Mike enjoys working out,...
Aaron Wheeler joined Amgen as a Research & Development (R&D) Business Performance Manager in October 2021. In his role, he supports workforce strategy/change management, diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts, and project management. He is currently a...
Sanjay (Sonny) Dua is a seasoned Change leader with more than 20 years of experience solving problems, leading teams, and delivering positive results. He has delivered on all aspects of the people side of change, including culture transformations, Process Improvement,...
Jennifer Bennett is managing director and associate general counsel, leading the Global Subsidiary Corporate Governance Group in the Office of the Corporate Secretary of Bank of America Corporation. Bennett’s team of 27 attorneys, paralegals and support staff...
Evan Smith has been in and around public safety for 8 years. Starting as a 911 dispatcher in Durham, North Carolina, Evan has handled everything from the birth of 2 babies to solving a murder, and lots of interesting stories in between. In 2017 she started working for...
Having gained experience and international recognition in senior leadership development roles across many sectors (Consumer Products, Financial Services, Retail, Technology, NGO) at some of the world’s most successful global enterprises, I am now directing my...