Brenda Best

Managing Director - People and Culture

Role
Managing Director - People and Culture at UNICEF USA
Location
Milwaukee, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Brenda Best

Strategic HR executive with 16+ years of experience partnering with executive leadership…

Experience

  1. Managing Director - People and Culture

    UNICEF USA

    Mar 2025 — Present

    Serve on UNICEF USA’s strategic leadership team for People & Culture, guiding HR operations, employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, recruitment, and change management. Partner closely with senior executives to align talent strategies with organizational goals and embed Equity, Inclusion & Belonging principles across the employee lifecycle. Lead a high-performing team in developing policies, leveraging HR analytics, and implementing people-first strategies that strengthen culture, advance equity, and drive organizational effectiveness in support of UNICEF’s mission.

Education

  • Harvard Extension School

    Master's degree

    2024

  • Wisconsin School of Business

    Building a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

  • Wisconsin School of Business

    Coaching & Motivating in the Workplace

  • Wisconsin School of Business

    Aligning Strategy for Organizational Growth

  • Madison Area Technical College

    Associate's degree

  • DeVry University

    Bachelor's degree

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