Bethany Steddum, PHR, SHRM-CP

Bethany Steddum, PHR, SHRM-CP, has over 15 years of experience in Human Resources. Bethany began their career in 2005 as a Trainer/Assistant Manager at Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks. In 2008, they became a Human Resources/Marketing Intern at Maxim Healthcare. From 2013 to 2014, they were an HR Generalist at Paychex, and from 2014 to 2016, they were an HR Generalist at Homeowners Financial Group USA, LLC. From 2016 to 2021, they were the Chief People Officer at Trapp Technology, where they founded, developed, and led the Human Resources department as the first HR Professional with the organization. Bethany also served as the Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Manager during their tenure. In 2019, Bethany became a Board Member and Mentorship Co-Chair at Girls in Tech Phoenix. Most recently, they took on the role of Chief People Officer at ArmorPoint in 2021.

Bethany Steddum holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, which they obtained between 2005 and 2009. Bethany also holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Development from Villanova University, which they obtained between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, Steddum holds Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, which they obtained in May 2012, and SHRM-CP certification from SHRM, which they obtained in January 2015.