Patrice Beckford

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ABOUT PATRICE BECKFORD

Human Resources and People leader with 12+ years of experience driving organizational growth, culture transformation, and talent strategy across corporate, nonprofit, and arts organizations. I partner with senior leaders to align human capital strategies with business objectives, foster inclusive and high-performing teams, and create programs that develop leaders at all levels.Currently, as Senior Director of Culture & People at The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory of the Performing Arts, I lead HR strategy, culture initiatives, DEI & B programs, and talent management for a dynamic organization. I work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to implement data-driven HR solutions, drive organizational change, and ensure an engaged and empowered workforce.Previously, I served as Strategic HR Business Partner at Impact Learning Centers, where I supported academic programs for students in underserved communities and led initiatives in staffing, DEI, and organizational development. During this time, I founded Impact Student Success, a separate nonprofit created to fundraise and expand academic services for low-income families whose students required support beyond what schools could provide. At EVO Payments, I partnered with the C-suite on implementing global HR strategy across 11 countries, supported IPO readiness, and launched corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on youth education and financial literacy. Earlier in my career, I helped build HR infrastructures for fast-growing organizations by developing policies, workforce planning, and talent development programs aligned to business growth.In addition to my corporate and nonprofit work, I am a certified birth doula, supporting minority and low-income families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. This experience enhances my understanding of human development, empathy, and holistic care; skills I bring to every leadership and HR initiative.I excel at- Executive HR partnership and strategic workforce planning- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy- Talent acquisition, development, and succession planning- Organizational culture transformation and employee engagement- Cross-functional leadership and change management- Data-driven HR decision-making and analyticsPassionate about building equitable, inclusive, and high-performing workplaces, I combine strategic vision with operational execution to help organizations achieve both business results and a thriving culture, while empowering individuals and families in all areas of life.