Human Resources Awards Judging Committee
Chair:
Mark Spool, Ph.D., President
Management Development Solutions, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Mark Spool, Ph.D. is a pragmatic, results-oriented consultant with over 40 years experience in leadership development. Mark has coached executives and high potential employees in many organizations. He has designed and conducted 360-degree feedback, employee engagement surveys, and supervisory/management training, as well as led the development of a global strategic leadership program for top management of an international company. Mark established the succession planning process and integrated the human resource development systems around a competency model for several companies.
Mark’s breadth of consulting experience includes companies in finance, manufacturing, food & beverage, retail, and oil & chemical, as well as family-owned businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Mark has also held management positions in ARCO Chemical Company, Payless ShoeSource and Marathon Oil Company.
Mark holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University. He is the lead judge for the Mid-Atlantic HR Department of the Year and the CEO of the Year Awards, is a Baldrige certified examiner for the Delaware Quality Award, has been an instructor at Penn State and Villanova Universities, published several articles in his field, and served on the board of directors of non-profit organizations. He was recently nominated for HR Consultant of the Year.
Committee:
Ayesha Ashiq, Founder & CEO
Eladder4U, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
Dr. Ayesha Ashiq stands out as an exemplary figure, with over 25 years of expertise in global HR and education management. Her commitment to continuous learning and strategic adaptation, coupled with her ability to leverage cultural diversity for organizational success, sets her apart. Having worked internationally in the Middle East, USA, and India.
Christina Boroi, Senior Manager, Learning and Development
BakerTilly, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Christina Boroi has been facilitating, setting strategy, and engaging in all things L&D since 2013. She enjoys leadership development and solving problems. Christina's undergraduate degree is in English Education and she will complete her Masters in Organizational Leadership in August.
Catherine Campbell-Ferreira, Finance Manager / Finance Executive
Amazon, Sammamish, Washington, United States
Catherine is a seasoned, people centric Finance Leader with two decades of experience in the automotive industry (General Motors South Africa and Isuzu Motors South Africa). In her current role in supporting Amazon’s North American Customer Fulfillment Operations in the US. Catherine has a proven track record at executing and leading team driven process improvements.
Łukasz Dwulit, Head of Klarna CEE
Klarna, Warsaw, Poland
Łukasz Dwulit serves as the Head of CEE at Klarna, leading the company's expansion into Central and Eastern Europe for two years. His efforts have successfully introduced Klarna into the Polish, Czech, Romanian, and Hungarian markets.
Deanna Glose, Global Head of Human Resources
Centinel Spine, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Deanna Glose is the Global Head of Human Resources at Centinel Spine. She has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources best practices. Deanna is currently a judge for the Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Awards and for the Mid-Atlantic HR Department of the Year Awards.
Dorothea Grosso, HR Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters Indep, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dee Barrett-Grosso is a dynamic and strategic leader in the field of human resources, with extensive expertise across various industries and a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering organizational growth. Dee has made significant contributions throughout her distinguished career and serves as the Human Resources Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI).
Chhaya Kewalramani, Assistant Vice President Change Management
Genpact, Dunellen, New Jersey, United States
Chhaya Kewalramani is an expert Change Management leader with global experience in change management, human capital management, and partner management. Proven leadership in driving large-scale transformations, she excels in communication, program management, and stakeholder engagement, with a significant track record at Amazon and HCL Technologies.
Kristie Pappal, Vice President of Human Resources
Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Kristie serves as the Vice President of Human Resources with the Philadelphia Eagles where she provides comprehensive human resources executive leadership. Kristie holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science in Labor & Industrial Relations from Penn State University and erves on two volunteer Boards.
Jamie Rivero, Vice President of Human Resources & Operations
Fox Run Brands, Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States
Jamie has been the Vice President of HR & Operations of Fox Run Brands since 2014. She has more than 15 years experience in HR & Operations across Warehousing, Manufacturing & Healthcare. A graduate of Villanova University with a Master of Science in HRD as well as holds multiple specialty credentials from SHRM.
Justin Schakelman, VP. L&D
Citadel CU, Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
Justin Schakelman is Head of Talent Development for Citadel, one of the nation’s largest credit unions. He takes an entrepreneurial approach to the tough challenges and gets energy from big, innovative ideas. He’s spent more than 25 years helping organizations of all sizes grow with innovative learning strategies and solutions.
Rajesh Sharma, Director - Strategy and M&A
ITOCHU Corp, New York City, New York, United States
Rajesh is a seasoned M&A practitioner, having led several acquisition and divestiture transactions during which evaluating team dynamics and cultural fit are critical necessities for a deal's success. Having evaluated HR processes, technologies, and organizational mapping between acquired and target companies, Rajesh has a strong understanding of HR strategy and operations.
Narsi Srinivasan, Strategic Advisor
Clarium Managed Services, Old Bridge, New Jersey, United States
Narasimhan Srinivasan has been the Strategic Advisor to Clarium Managed Services since April 2023. Prior to that, he was Vice President - Human Resources, at Tata Consultancy Services. He has a total experience of 38 years in the IT industry in various areas like Delivery, Business Development and Human Resources.
Jodie Stetz, Chief People and Culture Officer
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Jodie Stetz serves as Chief People & Culture Officer for Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands. She maintains her SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications and has over 26 years’ experience in HR. Jodie earned her Bachelor’s from West Chester and graduated from Wharton Business School CHRO Program. Jodie serves as Chair for Discover Lehigh Valley.
Zarina Tasheva, Head of HR
Uz-Kor Gas Chemical, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Zarina Tasheva has been Head of HR at Uz-Kor Gas Chemical, the largest polymer manufacturer in Central Asia, since 2012. She has more than 15 years of strategic HR experience in the energy industry, a Master's in HRM from Rome Business School, and other internationally recognized certificates in industrial management.
Adrina Walker, AVP
Univ of VT Health Network, Burlington, Vermont, United States
Adrina Walker has been Associate Vice President of the University of Vermont Health Network and Medical Center for two years. She has more than 15 years experience in human resources, education, and DEIBJ. A graduate of Liberty University, she also serves as Board Member of the United Way of Northwest Vermont.
Rahul Yadav, Founder & CEO
Feasti, Dallas, Texas, United States
Rahul, a dynamic and innovative entrepreneur, has a passion for bringing ideas to life. With expertise in entrepreneurship, he founded Feasti to promote entrepreneurial spirit at home. As Feasti expands and leaves its mark, Rahul stays dedicated to pushing limits, encouraging innovation, and driving positive global change.
Tokumasa Yamashita, COO/CTO
Qlay Technologies, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tokumasa Yamashita is the Co-Founder and COO/CTO of Qlay Technologies. He is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of professional working experience in software development, real estate private equity and management consulting. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.