Brenda Schachter

Brenda Schachter is an experienced HR and talent development professional with a robust background in strategic leadership roles at Fidelity Investments since September 2007, where responsibilities include overseeing talent and learning strategies for various divisions and supporting organizational diversity and inclusion initiatives. Prior to Fidelity, Brenda served as VP of HR Management Effectiveness at Independence Community Bank - Santander Holdings USA, leading innovative HR solutions that significantly improved the organization's performance and culture. Earlier career roles include Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Real Media and Manager of Training Organizational Development at Thomson Reuters, where contributions involved developing training programs and supporting diversity and succession initiatives. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College and dual Master's degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Baruch College.