Calvin Phoon
Organizational Strategist | Systems Thinker | People-Centered Leader at the Intersection of OD and Innovation
- Role
- Chief Operations and People Officer at Partnership On Ai
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Calvin Phoon
Strategic leader working at the intersection of organizational development, inclusive systems design, and responsible innovation. I align people, process, and purpose across HR, operations, finance, and executive collaboration. With a JD and a track record of helping mission-driven organizations scale sustainably, I support systems that connect internal effectiveness with long-term impact. As Chief Operations and People Officer at Partnership on AI, I lead global strategy and cross-functional transformation efforts, including values-centered leadership development, equitable infrastructure, and AI adoption frameworks that integrate ethics and organizational health. My work centers on building the internal systems and governance structures needed to help organizations thrive in an era of rapid technological and cultural change.
Experience
Chief Operations and People Officer
Nov 2023 — Present
Lead global strategy, organizational development, and inclusive systems transformation across a high-impact nonprofit at the intersection of AI and social good. Drive cross-functional alignment on leadership development, operational infrastructure, and people systems that are values-driven, scalable, and ethically implemented.Co-developed the organization’s internal AI use policy, a proactive and values-based framework that includes department-specific guidance, ethical guardrails, and a system for monitoring emerging tools and regulations. Established a cross-functional governance group to steward responsible AI adoption and broader technology implementation, enabling coherent decision-making and sustained staff engagement with new platforms.Led a staff-wide effort to select and define new organizational values, facilitating participatory sessions and translating outputs into a practical Values Guide that informs performance reviews, professional development, and culture-building.Standardized project management across all high-priority initiatives, introducing a shared framework, templated Notion boards, and biweekly review sessions to enable greater coordination, transparency, and C-suite oversight.
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
Georgetown Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
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