Stephanie Speights

Stephanie Speights, PhD, SHRM-SCP has over 20 years of experience in talent management, learning and development, and HR consulting. Currently, they serve as the Senior Vice President, Talent Management Development and Chief Learning Officer at Parkland Health, where they lead a strategic HR Consulting team and oversees the Learning & Development functions for a large public health system. Stephanie is known for their commitment to data-driven solutions and continuous improvement, connecting talent data with organizational targets to drive performance management, culture initiatives, and learning strategies. As a people leader, Stephanie models excellence and promotes engagement, high reliability, and accountability. Prior to their current role, Stephanie held the position of Vice President Talent Management and Chief Learning Officer at Children's Health, where they guided an integrated approach to talent management. Stephanie also has experience in marketing and product development at Booher Consultants, as well as training management roles at Washington Mutual Bank, Capital One, and ExecuTrain. Stephanie'sstrong leadership and dedication to helping others deliver on their mission make their a valuable asset in any organization.

Stephanie Speights, PhD, SHRM-SCP, holds a PhD in English from Texas Christian University. Stephanie also obtained a B.A. and M.A. in English from Mississippi College. Additionally, they have a high school diploma from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. In 2019, they earned the certification of SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).