Rena Kokalari
Global People & Culture Leader | Talent Amplifier | Driving Organizational Growth, Inclusion & Transformation Across Mission-Driven Enterprises
- Role
- Chief Member at Chief
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rena Kokalari
I believe people strategy is business strategy and that cultures built on dignity, inclusion, and trust can power both human and organizational transformation.Across 20+ years and five continents, I’ve led People & Culture functions that helped organizations grow, adapt, and lead with purpose - from Wall Street fintech startup to a $1B+ humanitarian INGO operating in crisis zones, from political campaigns to academia - I have put people and mission at the center of my work.As a leader of People & Culture at the International Rescue Committee, I designed global HR strategy for staff, leading a team that shaped inclusive systems, leadership development, and global engagement through times of rapid change. Earlier, I built HR functions from the ground up for fast-scaling organizations, led M&A integration, and advised CEOs and leadership boards on culture, governance, and talent strategy.Today, I help mission-driven organizations build the kind of cultures where people thrive and performance follows - integrating strategy, structure, and purpose. I’m known for synthesizing complexity into clear strategy, inspiring collaboration, and delivering results with integrity and heart.Areas of Expertise: People & Culture Leadership • Organizational Strategy • Inclusion & Engagement • Leadership Development • Global HR • Talent Architecture • Culture Transformation • Compensation • Crisis & Change Leadership • Risk ManagementIn summer 2026 I\'ll explore Chief People Officer or comparable roles with organizations committed to measurable social impact - philanthropic foundations, impact funds, public benefit corporations, global nonprofits & mission-aligned companies.
Experience
Chief Member
Nov 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
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Education
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
New York University
Master of Science, Global Affairs
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