Willette Walker

Willette Walker joined Mainstay in 2022 as its Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO). In her role she supports the organization’s strategic human capital initiatives as a multifaceted leader through organizational development, employee relations, talent strategy and strategic business partnering.

Willette comes to Mainstay with more than 25 years of leadership experience in human resources and organizational development. Most recently, Walker served as EVP of Human Resources at A Second Chance, Inc. where she provided leadership and oversight over the full spectrum of the organization’s human resource functions. In addition to Walker’s previous experience, she spent six years as an educator with Pittsburgh Public Schools where she developed and implemented lesson plans designed to facilitate student learning.

Willette received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Wilberforce University, her JD degree from Duquesne University School of Law and her master’s degree in teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.