Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Atlanta CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Atlanta CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Atlanta CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Terri Lewis

Landstar
CHRO

Meg Newman

Shearer's
Chief People Officer

Governing Body Members

Rock Anderson

Emory Healthcare
CHRO

Dipankar Bandyopadhyay

Unifi
CHRO

Tatiana Berardinelli

Graphic Packaging
EVP & CHRO

Brent Borders

FieldCore
CHRO

Christine Burrell

BrandSafway
Chief People Officer

Tony Chimera

Westfield Speciality
Chief Administrative Officer

Amy Cox

South State Bank
EVP, Director of Human Resources

Michelle Dean

Envision Healthcare
Chief People Officer

Sloane Drake

Southern Company
EVP & CHRO

Skye Duckett

Georgia Institute of Technology
VP, CHRO

Jane Elliott

NCR Voyix
CHRO

James Furnell

Papa John's, Inc.
SVP, Global HR

Dawn Gehring

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
CHRO

Laila Gillies

Hiscox
Head of HR

Sandy Gordon

Amazon
VP, Employee Experience & Relations - Global Operations

Robyn Growe

LexisNexis
EVP, HR

Kevin Henry

PulteGroup
EVP & Chief People Officer

Gianetta Jones

Coca-Cola Bottling United
SVP & Chief People Officer

Jil Jordan Greene

Paradies Lagardere
CHRO

Travis Lawrence

HD Supply
Chief People Officer

Camye Mackey

Atlanta Hawks
EVP & Chief People, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Alanna Mahone

FirstKey Homes
CHRO

Leon Felipe Martinez Ramos

Nissan Americas
CHRO

Virginia Means

United Distributors
Chief People Officer

Cheryl Middleton Horton

Velera
Chief People Officer

Valerie Norton

Habitat For Humanity International
Chief People Officer

Diana Pacheco

PriceSmart
EVP & Head, HR

Kia Painter

Cox Communications
EVP & Chief People Officer

DeRetta Rhodes

Atlanta Braves
EVP/Chief People & Culture Officer

Pamela Roach

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
CHRO

Felicia Robinson

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Senior Vice President, Chief HR Officer

Dr. Gonzalo S. La Cava

Fulton County Schools
CHRO

Megan Sirna

Georgia-Pacific
SVP, HR

Melody Smalls

Allen Media Group
EVP & CHRO

Chris Smith

Colonial Pipeline
Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer

Jodi Taylor

Brasfield & Gorrie
CHRO

David Van Deventer

Aaron's
Chief People Officer

Nidhi Verma

Crawford
Chief People & ESG Officer

Rod Wedemeier

Vestis
EVP, CHRO

Whitney Woodward

Employbridge
Chief People Officer

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

June 10, 2027 | 1 day

Atlanta CHRO Community Executive Summit

Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

Connect with CHRO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

August 2027 | an evening

Atlanta CHRO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CHROs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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