Genea O. Bell

Genea O. Bell has an extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Genea O. is currently serving as the Vice President, Chief People Officer at Consumer Reports since January 2022. Prior to that, they were the Chief People Officer at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York from July 2020 to December 2021, where they led the people strategy for the organization and oversaw various HR functions. Before that, they held the position of VP, Labor & Employee Relations at the same organization from April 2020 to July 2020.

Genea has also worked at Community Health Services, Inc. as the Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer from October 2014 to April 2020. During their tenure, they served as General Counsel, Co-Risk Manager, Chief HR Officer, and Compliance and Privacy Officer.

Before transitioning into the healthcare industry, Genea worked as an Associate at law firms Jackson Lewis P.C. from April 2012 to October 2014 and Murtha Cullina LLP from September 2007 to April 2012.

In addition to their legal and healthcare background, Genea has experience in education. Genea O. worked as a Multicultural Program Coordinator at Connecticut College from February 2004 to May 2005 and as a Teacher at the NYC Department of Education from August 2001 to August 2003.

Genea also has a unique entrepreneurial experience as the Founder and Director of C.L.I.M.B. at The Juilliard School from September 2000 to 2002.

Genea O. Bell completed their Bachelor of Music degree in Viola at The Juilliard School from 1996 to 2000. Genea O. then pursued a Masters of Science degree in Elementary Education and Teaching at CUNY, College of Staten Island from 2001 to 2003. Following that, they attended the University of Connecticut School of Law from 2004 to 2007, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. There is no information provided about their education prior to attending Dreher H.S.