Edith Montenegro

Edith Montenegro, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in people management and organizational design. Currently serving as a Senior People Business Partner at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative since February 2022, Edith focuses on performance management, employee engagement, and change management within a philanthropic and technological context. Previous roles include HR Business Partner at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, where responsibilities included employee relations and coaching, as well as extensive experience at SHRM in various HR capacities. Edith's career began at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, contributing to HR functions as a Compensation Analyst and Talent Acquisition Specialist. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Strategic Human Capital from Georgetown University, advanced HR studies at Cornell University, and leadership training at Villanova University and Harvard Business School Online.