Petra Smith

Vice President @ Allen Institute | 25 years of HR experience

Role
Vice President of People & Culture at Allen Institute
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Petra Smith

Innovative and bold business professional with 25 years of experience in aligning HR as a business strategy to maximize impact, create purpose as a work differentiator, leverage analytics to forecast and drive decision making, and lead organizational change to promote a culture of inclusion and excellence. Trusted senior leader who delivers through developing amazing teams and hands on work. Experienced in dynamic business environments that are rapidly changing through growth, innovation, and evolving workforces. Drives with an entrepreneurial mindset to solve complex business challenges. Skilled in forecasting and identifying external influencers that impact the business such as legal changes, unions, and employer market shifts.

Experience

  1. Vice President of People & Culture

    Allen Institute

    Jan 2025 — Present

Education

  • University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

    Doctor of Law (J.D.)

    1991 — 1994

  • Seattle University

    BA, Political Science

    1987 — 1991

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