Grace Thompson

Grace Thompson has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources and organizational development. Grace Thompson, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, LDSS, CTC. is currently serving as the SVP of Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion at Local Government Federal Credit Union since February 2022, where they also previously held the position of VP of Learning & Staff Development from January 2015 to February 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at the same company from January 2013 to December 2014.

Before joining Local Government Federal Credit Union, Grace held various volunteer board positions at Triangle Society for Human Resource Management. From January 2012 to December 2013, they served as the VP of Programs, responsible for managing the organization's programs. In 2011, they were the Director of Communications, where they updated the website, produced monthly newsletters, and managed email blasts.

Grace also has experience working as an Organizational Development/Executive Coach at Lendor Consulting from May 2009 to December 2013. In this role, they coached executives, mid-level managers, and business owners on strategic problem-solving and change management, as well as personal growth and development.

Before that, Grace worked at AICPA as a Senior Manager of Employee Relations & Training from October 2000 to February 2009. Their responsibilities included training and coaching management staff on performance issues, conflict resolution, and improving manager/coworker relationships.

Grace Thompson, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, LDSS, CTC. began their career as an HR Manager at Thirteen/WNET, a PBS Broadcasting station, from September 1996 to November 1999. Here, they analyzed compensation programs and recommended policies and procedures to ensure competitive and equitable wages and salaries.

Overall, Grace Thompson has a wealth of experience in HR and organizational development, including leadership positions, coaching, and volunteer board roles.

Grace Thompson, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, LDSS, CTC, is an Executive/Professional Development Coach with a strong educational background. Grace Thompson, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, LDSS, CTC. holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from The New School and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management & Finance from Brooklyn College. In addition to their degrees, Grace has obtained various certifications, including a Certification in Business Coaching from North Carolina State University and a Certified Tilt Coach (CTC) qualification from Tilt. Grace Thompson, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, LDSS, CTC. also holds certifications in Leadership Development & Succession Strategy from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) and Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) from The Center for Conflict Dynamics. Grace's additional certifications include Business Coaching from NC State University, Tilt 360 Assessment Tool from Tilt, Benchmark Suite of Assessment Tools from the Center for Creative Leadership, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessment from Type Resources, and a North Carolina Notary certification from the NC Department of the Secretary of State. Grace Thompson, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, LDSS, CTC. achieved the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI in 2001.