Yvonne S.
Chief People Officer @Civic Builders
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WORK HISTORY
Chief People Officer @Civic Builders
New York, NY, US
As Chief People Officer, Yvonne leads the organization’s People & Culture strategy, aligning leadership development, compensation equity, and organizational design with Civic Builders’ mission and long-term strategy. Partnering closely with the CEO, Board, and internal teams, she shapes the systems, structures, and practices that enable a culture of belonging, accountability, and growth.Key contributions include:• Designing and implementing an enterprise-wide compensation system grounded in equity, transparency, and market alignment.• Leading leadership development and manager training initiatives that strengthen alignment, feedback, and collaboration across teams.• Embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into every phase of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to advancement.• Advising the CEO and Board on organizational strategy, succession planning, and culture stewardship.• Building a high-performing HR & Talent function that integrates data, systems, and strategy to support organizational growth.
EDUCATION
Strayer University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services
Pennsylvania State University, University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Management Science and Information Systems
ABOUT YVONNE S.
I am a mission-driven Chief People Officer who builds organizations where people feel connected, valued, and clear about how their work drives impact. Before becoming CPO, I have held progressive leadership roles in HR and organizational development across non-profit, education, finance sectors, where I have built high-performing teams, modernized people systems, and cultivated workplaces where feedback, equity, and connection thrive.At Civic Builders, I partner with the CEO, Board and internal teams to align culture, leadership, and strategy in service of growth and mission. I have led major culture initiatives – embedding DEI and belonging into every aspect of the employee experience, modernizing performance frameworks, equitable compensation systems, and building leadership capacity at every level.Throughout my career, I have been known as a strategic and empathetic advisor to executives and emerging leaders navigating growth, change, and culture transformation. My approach blends data-driven HR practices with human-centered leadership – ensuring teams feel valued, supported, and equipped to do their best work.I am especially passionate about leadership development and the belief that culture is a strategic asset – and that building trust and belonging is the foundation for sustained organizational excellence.
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