Philadelphia CHRO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Philadelphia CHRO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Philadelphia CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Vicki Henn

PNC
CHRO

Larry Kleinman

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
EVP & CHRO

Kristie Pappal

Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources

Nancy Stefanowicz

NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO

Governing Body Members

Calvin U. Allen

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
EVP & Chief HR Officer

Sandra Auffray

Arkema Inc.
Senior Vice-President, Human Resources & Communications, Americas

Elaine Becraft

Siemens Healthineers
SVP, Head of Human Resources - Diagnostics

Elizabeth Berman

Global Critical Logistics
Chief People Officer

Cat Bird

Health Partners Plans
Chief Administrative & Diversity Officer

Kate Blumenthal

Pep Boys
CHRO

Claire Borelli

TIAA
SEVP, Chief People Officer

Neil Cohen

Affiliated Distributors
Chief People Officer

George Crowley

University of Pennsylvania
CHRO, Penn Medicine Medical Group

Magda Dexter

CertainTeed
Senior VP, Communication & Human Resources

Molly Gellerman

Five Below
EVP, HR & Communications

Aaron Gillingham

WellSpan Health
SVP & Chief People Officer

Angela Gosman

PPL
SVP, CHRO

Kellie Hall

Toll Brothers
Asst. VP, Human Resources

Liz Heitner

Penn Mutual Life Insurance
CHRO

Pamela Hernandez

Tower Health
SVP Human Resources, Chief Human Engagement Officer

Margolit Hillsberg

Janney Montgomery Scott
CHRO

Christin Joyner

AAA Club Alliance
EVP, CHRO

Melanie Kennedy

American Water
EVP Chief Human Resources Officer

Dennis Lennon

AtlantiCare
Chief People Officer

Renee Lewandowski

Agilent Technologies
Global Head of Business Human Resources

Marcia Lyssy

BDP International
CHRO

Heidi Manna

Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Chief People Officer

Margorie Michele

Penn Medicine
Vice President HR Operations

Ann Miller

Westinghouse Electric Co
CHRO

Daniel Ross

Day & Zimmermann Group
CHRO & SVP Human Resources

Lisa Santin

Graham Packaging
CHRO

Jen Schulte

Cubesmart
CHRO

Tina Simmons

Comcast
Executive VP

Bill Strahan

Comcast
EVP, HR

Pam Teufel

Main Line Health
SVP & CHRO

Barry Thrutchley

Puratos Corp
VP HR / US CHRO

Peggy Verdi

Subaru of America
CHRO

Kelli Walsh

D&H Distributing
Chief People Officer

Michael Zaccagni

City of Philadelphia, PA
CHRO


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Boosting Resiliency Through Change and Innovation
  2. Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Evolving Ways of Work
  3. Fostering Connected Culture in Hybrid Work Environments

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

April 2, 2025 | an evening

Philadelphia CHRO Inner Circle

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A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

November 2025 | 1 day

Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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