Cyrene Powell

Cyrene Powell is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Senior HRBP in Employee Relations at New York Life Insurance Company since January 2024, responsibilities include strategic partnership and consulting for employee engagement initiatives. Prior roles include People Team Consultant at Optum, where Cyrene delivered HR consulting and solutions, and HR Director/Consultant at Human Resources Consulting, focusing on management development and legal issues. Additionally, Cyrene held positions as Senior Area Human Resources Manager at Wheelabrator Technologies Inc/Waste Management Inc and Regional HR Manager at Wyndham Vacation Ownership, overseeing HR functions across various locations. Cyrene's educational background includes a B.A. in Skill Development from San Francisco State University and a non-degree graduate course in Organizational Learning and Human Resources Development from Florida International University Online.