Kia L.

Kia L. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. In their most recent position as Chief Human Resources Officer at Versant Health, a subsidiary of MetLife, they oversaw various HR functions including talent acquisition, strategic partnerships, learning & development, and total rewards. Prior to that, they held multiple roles at MetLife, starting as a Human Resources Business Partner and working their way up to Vice President, overseeing HR for Global Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk. Kia also has prior experience at TD Ameritrade as a Human Resources Relationship Manager and Learning and Development Manager, as well as at Merrill Lynch as an Assistant Vice President and HR Analytics Specialist. Kia began their career at Covenant House and EngenderHealth as a Human Resources Generalist. Overall, Kia L. has a strong background in HR and has held progressively senior positions throughout their career.

Kia L. holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations from the New York Institute of Technology. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Queens College. Additionally, Kia has obtained several certifications including Cultivating a Growth Mindset and Inclusive Leadership from LinkedIn, TMI Private from The Talent Strategy Group, Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci, Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI, and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM.