Kirsten Garrett

Kirsten Garrett, SPHR, has a diverse work experience in human resources. Kirsten currently holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Confluence since January 2023. Prior to this role, Kirsten worked as a Chief People Officer at QGenda from October 2020 to August 2022. At QGenda, Kirsten played a vital role in optimizing workforce and patient care for more than 3,000 organizations in over 30 medical specialties. Before that, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Fiserv from January 2019 to October 2020. Kirsten's experience also includes a long tenure as the Vice President of Human Resources at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from December 2007 to December 2018. Kirsten started their career at HSN in 2006 as an HR Partner, where they contributed to the growth of the company as the 4th largest cable television network in the U.S. Kirsten's earlier experience includes the role of HR Manager at Platinum Consulting Group from October 1999 to June 2005.

Kirsten Garrett, SPHR, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, which they obtained from the University of Maryland Global Campus in the years 1992 to 1994. Following this, they pursued an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Colorado State University, completing their studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, Kirsten attended The Wharton School from 2015 to 2018, where they obtained a degree in the Securities Industry Institute.

In terms of certifications, Kirsten holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI, which they obtained in January 2009. Kirsten is also a certified Learning Systems Facilitator from Development Dimensions International, achieved in December 2008. Furthermore, Kirsten has undergone training as a Registered Corporate Coach through the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™ (WABC™), although the specific attainment month and year are not provided.