Renee Hardman

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ABOUT RENEE HARDMAN

Renee Hardman is Owner/Principal of Hardman Consulting, LLC, which focuses on DEI, mediation services, executive coaching, and comprehensive human resources consulting. Ms. Hardman previously served as Broadlawn Medical Center’s inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Human Resources. Her prior role was as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa. She was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Bankers Trust. She is an elected official and is the first African American woman to hold the position of West Des Moines City Council Member. Ms. Hardman serves as a Des Moines University Trustee, Business Record DEI Advisory Committee Member, Tri-Chair of the DSM USA 4 Equity Collective, West Des Moines Human Rights Commissioner (Liaison) and as a past Greater Des Moines Partnership Diversity Committee Member. She has earned recognition as a community advocate as the Business Record’s #5 Most Influential Business Leader, Iowa Women Hall of Fame inductee, City of West Des Moines MLK, Jr. Award recipient, and as a Woman of Influence. She earned her bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Drake University. Ms. Hardman holds a senior professional human resources (SPHR) certification. She worked at BMC as a Psychiatric Technician earlier in her career.