Notable Women in Human Resources
METHODOLOGY: The honorees did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list features only individuals for whom nominations were submitted and accepted after a review by our editorial team. To qualify for the list, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin. They must be currently serving in a senior level role at their firm, must hold a leadership position in their industry outside of their own organization, have made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality at their own workplace or beyond, and act as a role model or mentor.
Notable Women in Human Resources: Diane Ekstrand
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Diane Ekstrand, chief human resources officer for Bethesda Lutheran Communities, has directed the organization’s overall...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Elena Davis
Elena Davis, HR manager for Milwaukee-based advertising and marketing firm Bader Rutter, has had an enormous impact on the...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Caitie Bowers
Caitie Bowers, director of human resources at Maglio Companies, joined the organization in 2016 with the goal of transforming...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Bethany Skalitzky
Oconomowoc-based MyPath, a 100% employee-owned company, provides residential, educational and other support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. With...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Lisa Crowley
Lisa Crowley, human resource manager for West Allis-based Winter Services, succeeded in the recruiting, hiring and on-boarding of approximately...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Christina Cooper
As the human resources manager for the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, Inc., Christina Cooper proactively identifies areas for...
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Notable Women in Human Resources: Michelle Szymik
Two years ago, the human resources department for Manitowoc-based Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry – and by extension the company –...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Natalie Strohm
Natalie Strohm, business development and human resource manager for Milwaukee-based Quorum Architects, has been the driving force of the...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Kim Wachs
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Kim Wachs, chief human resources officer for Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., a member of...
Notable Women in Human Resources: Kathy Bernaden
Throughout her career, for Kathy Bernaden, chief human resources and compliance officer
at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Dousman,...