Nichole Gladney
Human Capitol Strategist | Employee Transformation Architect | Executive HR Leader | Leadership Development | Talent Strategy | Change Management
- Role
- Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nichole Gladney
Dynamic HR Executive with 15+ years of shaping high-performance cultures and driving strategic talent initiatives across global organizations. Passionate about empowering people and aligning HR strategy with business goals. Widely known for strong business acumen, cross collaboration, coalition building and leading business transformation. Proven track record in developing and executing creative strategies designed to improve corporate culture and increasing diverse talent slates and profitability.CORE COMPETENCIES: External Partnerships| Cultural Transformation| Talent Acquisition Strategy| Leadership Development & Employee Engagement| Change Management| Multi-State Compliance Management| Human Capital Management| Mergers & Acquisitions Development
Experience
Senior Vice President of People & Culture
Jul 2025 — Present
Strategic HR executive providing leadership and oversight of the full people and culture framework, including talent management, labor relations, organizational development, compensation and benefits, compliance, and employee engagement. Partner to the Executive Team, driving workforce strategy, culture transformation, and HR innovation to support the Zoo’s mission, vision, and long-term growth.
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
2004 — 2008
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