Kendra Carroll

Kendra Carroll is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Senior Director, Global Talent at the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™) since April 2024. Previously, Kendra held the position of Chief People Officer at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, overseeing HR operations and DEI initiatives. A significant tenure at Smiths Group plc included roles such as VP Organization Development & Corporate Functions, and VP of Talent - Americas, where Kendra managed HR teams and collaborated with executives to align talent strategies with business objectives. Additional experience spans various leadership roles in human resources at Exelis, ITT Corporation, AERA, Inc., Jones County Partnership for Children, and early career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Kendra holds an MS in Social Work from Arizona State University and a BA in French from the University of Virginia.