Cristina Ramirez, MA, MBA, is an accomplished professional in talent management with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as Manager of Talent Management at James Hardie, Cristina is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide talent processes to enhance team member contributions. Prior roles include Talent Management Program Manager at Advocate Aurora Health, where Cristina integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies into talent management, and Talent Management Specialist, focusing on employee retention and engagement. Additional experience includes organizational development at Advocate Health Care and assessment consulting at Indiana University Northwest. Cristina holds a dual Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and an MBA from Roosevelt University, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Management from Loyola University Chicago.