Temea Simmons-Collins

About Temea Simmons-Collins

After nearly three decades across government and private industry environments, I have led people strategies, built impactful cultures, and guided professionals through change, all anchored in one mission: when people grow, organizations thrive.I provide strategic leadership in workforce planning, talent analytics, succession planning, and enterprise-wide initiatives, partnering with leaders to design sustainable talent systems that build pipelines, strengthen agility, and position organizations for long-term success. Simply put, my work centers on ensuring organizations have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time to meet evolving needs and priorities.Previously, I served in senior HR leadership roles where I built systems, policies, and cultures that empowered employees and strengthened organizational agility. Colleagues have described me as a leader who is innovative, motivating, thoughtful, genuine, insightful, a powerhouse, and an advocate, qualities that continue to guide how I show up every day.Over the course of my career, I have served as an HR strategist, executive leader, selection systems and assessment leader, and mentor, guiding both organizational transformation and individual growth. I have designed and led initiatives that supported tens of thousands of employees, shaping workplaces that deliver strong business outcomes while creating meaningful experiences for the people behind them. Titles are important, but impact is what drives me.Whether leading enterprise transformation or strengthening organizational systems, I bring a people-first approach rooted in connection, transparency, and strategy.Outside of my executive work, I also contribute as a success coach, helping professionals reconnect with their values and navigate change with confidence. If you\'re passionate about transforming workplace culture, navigating your next chapter, or simply want to chat about all things people + purpose, let’s connect!

Experience

1. Director of Workforce Planning

   U.S. Secret Service

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Radford University

  Master of Science - MS, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• iPEC Coaching

  Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

• American University

  DHS Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  CBP Leadership Institute