Tara Shawel

Tara Shawel, SPHR, serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for Retail & Consumer at Walgreens Boots Alliance, bringing extensive experience in various HR leadership roles. Notable positions include Senior Director of Global HR Business Partner in both Technology and Corporate Functions. Tara also holds the role of Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish® Illinois. Previous positions include Director of HR Business Partner for Retail Products at Walgreens and organizational effectiveness specialist at Montgomery Wards. Tara began a career in human resources as a Training Consultant at Kraft Foods. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Development from Northeastern Illinois University, earned Cum Laude in 1998.