Lisa Humphreys

About Lisa Humphreys

As Chief People Officer, my work lives at the intersection of people, purpose, and performance. I lead the full employee lifecycle—spanning compensation and benefits, talent strategy, learning and leadership development, HR operations, and systems—to create a cohesive, engaging, and future-focused people experience across our organization.I build strategic and scalable solutions that empower leaders and teams to grow, develop, and thrive. I’m energized by designing systems and strategies that align people practices with organizational goals—ensuring our mission and values come to life through every employee experience.A natural changemaker, I thrive in spaces where transformation is needed—turning innovative ideas into operational reality that strengthens culture, drives results, and advances the ambitious missions of nonprofit organizations.For the past three decades with the YMCA, I’ve helped shape a people-first culture by developing talent pipelines, leading enterprise transformation efforts, and creating partnerships that elevate both employee experience and community outcomes.Colleagues describe me as an influential and visionary leader who brings clarity, optimism, and accountability—translating vision into action and inspiring teams to reach new levels of excellence and impact.Core Competencies:People & Culture Strategy | Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)| Talent & Succession Planning | Leadership Development | HR Operations & Systems (HRIS/LMS)| Organizational Effectiveness | Strategic Planning | Innovation & Change Leadership | Innovation

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   Ymca Of The Triangle

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• Wharton Executive Education

  Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), History