Shonda Grant

Shonda Grant serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer for the Recording Academy®. She is responsible for leading all nationwide HR-related activities, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, employee relations, training and development, legal compliance, health and wellness, and policy development for the Recording Academy, the Latin Recording Academy®, MusiCares®, the GRAMMY Museum®, and the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®.

In her role, Grant is a strategic partner and executive coach to the Academy's senior management team, department heads, Chapter executives, and elected leaders. She is tasked with maintaining and enhancing all employee benefit programs and related costs while ensuring the Academy continues to be a highly desirable and competitive employer. Grant is committed to the safety and well-being of Academy staff, upholding the organization's diverse and inclusive workplace, and leading programs and initiatives that encourage a healthier lifestyle and work/life balance.

She currently serves as the Academy's delegate on the Hollywood Commission, established to create an equitable future by defining and implementing best practices that eliminate sexual harassment and bias for all workers and actively promote a culture of accountability, respect, and equality.

Prior to joining the Academy, Grant held various human resources roles in the technology and telecommunications industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.