About Me

A Career Built on Helping People and Organizations Grow.

I lead HR for organizations navigating growth, change, or complexity—as a permanent executive, an interim leader, or on focused projects. With 20+ years of experience, I focus on building systems that work today and scale with the business.

Experience That Spans Industries

A Career Built Across Corporate, Global, and High-Growth Environments.

I’ve worked across complex, high-impact organizations, partnering with leadership teams to strengthen performance, align teams, and build scalable people operations. My experience spans both established enterprises and evolving organizations—giving me a practical, business-first perspective on what it actually takes to scale.

  • Experience in financial services, insurance, investments, tech, and consulting
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk, and organizational dynamics
  • Ability to scale people systems during rapid growth or strategic change
  • Skilled at aligning leaders across geographies, functions, and maturity levels
  • Comfortable navigating complexity in heavily regulated industries
Leadership & Community Roles

Shaping HR, Leadership & Community Initiatives.

I’m committed to giving back—through mentorship, community leadership, and volunteer work that supports HR professionals, business leaders, and inclusive organizations.

  • HRACC (SHRM chapter) – Board Member & Director of Public Relations
  • Harvard Business Review – Advisory Committee
  • SHRM – Career Mentor
  • Special Olympics –  volunteer coach

“Cindy operates with the highest level of integrity, a trusted partner by both the business and HR… Excellent partner, would welcome opportunity to work with Cindy again.”

Andrew Allen
MassMutual

“Cindy is one of the most professional people I've worked with… Thank you, Cindy for being such a positive and reliable business partner!”

Julie Evrard
Liberty Mutual

“Cindy was instrumental in several strategic transformation programs across our organization… I'd recommend Cindy to anyone who needs an HR leader that can lead your organization to its next level of talent engagement.”

Roeland Vertriest
Catalant Technologies
FAQs

What It’s Like to Work Together.

Most organizations bring me in during moments of growth, change, or complexity. Here’s how I work and what you can expect.

What does “fractional Head of People” actually mean?

It means you get senior, executive-level people leadership without hiring a full-time role. I step in as an embedded partner to help design, lead, and operationalize your people strategy—focused on what the business needs most right now.

How do you typically work with teams?

As a full-time executive, an interim leader, or on a fractional or project basis. In every case, I embed quickly with leadership, align on priorities, and build practical systems that drive clarity and momentum.

Do you work with existing HR teams?

Yes. I often partner with or support existing HR resources, helping bring structure, direction, and senior-level guidance while enabling the team to operate more effectively.

How long do engagements usually last?

It depends on the need. Some teams bring me in for a few months to build a foundation, while others engage longer-term for ongoing fractional leadership.

When does it make sense to bring you in?

Typically during periods of growth, transition, or when the people side of the business hasn’t kept pace. That might look like scaling a team, building structure for the first time, or navigating change that requires experienced leadership.

How is this different from a consultant?

I don’t just advise—I help lead and implement. My role is to bring both strategy and execution, working alongside your team to ensure things actually get built, adopted, and sustained.

What types of companies do you typically work with?

Organizations in financial services, investment, insurance, healthcare, and beyond—from companies building their first senior HR function to established enterprises navigating leadership or structural change.

What kind of impact should we expect?

Clearer structure, stronger leadership alignment, and people systems that actually support the business as it grows. The goal is always to reduce friction and create momentum.

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Let’s Build What’s Next

Whether you're hiring a permanent HR executive, covering a leadership gap, or tackling a restructuring, integration, or HR build-out, let’s talk.