Barbara Spitzer

About Barbara Spitzer

As an executive and board director with over 30 years of global experience, I create value at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology, and human capital. As a Business Operator and P&L Owner, I help organizations achieve scalable growth, align human capital with business goals, and drive transformative outcomes across sectors, from start-ups to Fortune 50 enterprises. My career includes leading enterprise restructurings, technology-driven transformations, and high-impact initiatives such as a $200M operational savings project and a global HR transformation that doubled revenue in three years.Core Board of Director Competencies: Strategy Development & Execution: Driving sustainable growth, M&A integration, and effective market approaches. Human Capital & Workforce Transformation: Crafting workforce strategies for growth, DEI elevation, and mitigating talent risks. Governance & Risk Oversight: Aligning governance with strategy and managing compliance, talent, and ESG risks. Financial & Commercial Acumen: Optimizing operational efficiency, product innovation, and market expansion. Committee Collaboration: Partnering across risk, nomination, governance, and compensation committees to ensure alignment and effective executive oversight. Enhancing Shareholder Value: Maximizing value through aligned operations, strategic investments, and transformation initiatives.I have served on boards for organizations such as Restless Development (President and Chair, NAMI-NYC, and Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, contributing to finance, advocacy, and governance committees. Additionally, as an advisory board member for the NACD New York Chapter, I bring insights on governance and board readiness.As an executive who understands the complexities of today’s business landscape, I am committed to helping boards and leadership teams drive results through a forward-thinking approach that balances risk with opportunity. I offer an enterprise-wide perspective on how organizations can adapt, innovate, and execute strategies that create lasting value.I invite you to connect with me at

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   Sunflower Services PBC

   Nov 2025 — Present · DC, US

   I am proud to serve as Chief People Officer and head of Operations and Internal Communications.Sunflower Services is an independent, nonprofit-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing operational excellence to nonprofit and social impact organizations. With a team of 240 professionals, Sunflower delivers integrated solutions in finance, HR, grants management and compliance, helping mission-driven organizations focus on what matters most: their impact.

Education

• Columbia University

  Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Psychology

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Organizational Development
• Management
• Talent Management
• Organizational Design
• Culture Change
• Executive Management
• Operating Models
• Business Transformation
• Performance Management
• HR Consulting
• Business Process Improvement
• Performance Improvement
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Outsourcing
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership Development
• HR Transformation
• Acquisition Integration
• 360 Feedback
• Strategic HR
• Executive Development
• Business Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Consulting
• Recruiting
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Business Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Leadership