Karena S.
National Director of People & Culture @Amnesty International Usa
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WORK HISTORY
National Director of People & Culture @Amnesty International Usa
Strategically plan and oversee the HR and culture functions for the U.S. sector, ensuring alignment with organizational values, IDEA principles, and strategic goals. Serve as a trusted partner to drive change management and best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead the creation and management of HR processes, including compensation, performance management, talent acquisition, succession planning, labor relations and collective bargaining and more. Additionally, establish equity-focused compensation strategies, inclusive performance systems, and career development programs. My role involves coaching and supporting our People & Culture team, providing guidance on employee relations, and fostering engagement and growth. Also, liaising with international counterparts on People and Culture initiatives. Dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that integrates IDEA best practices and emphasizes collaboration.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT KARENA S.
As a People & Culture executive with a unique blend of HR expertise and business acumen, I specialize in scaling, transforming, and modernizing organizations at key inflection points. I’m especially suited for ambitious, fast-moving environments—where complexity meets opportunity—and where people strategy is core to business growth.With over 15 years of experience, I’ve built and led People & Culture functions across diverse sectors, guiding organizations through mergers, workforce realignments, compensation redesigns, and enterprise HR tech implementations. I operate as a strategic partner to CEOs and executive teams, shaping the structures, systems, and culture that drive long-term success.I build values-based, data-informed HR systems that align talent strategy with business needs—fueling performance, engagement, and retention. I lead- Workforce planning and organizational design for scale and agility- Enterprise performance, succession, and leadership development frameworks- Equity-centered culture and employee experience strategies- Compensation and total rewards models tied to talent and business goals- HR technology integrations and analytics dashboards that drive decision-makingI’ve led remote and hybrid teams across 35+ states and international locations, and thrive in environments where transformation is ongoing. I\'m now focused on executive roles in tech-forward companies where people, culture, and performance intersect to build what’s next.
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