✨ I am incredibly honored to be recognized as Lattice's 2024 People Success Visionary of the Year! ✨
This recognition is a reflection of the incredible people who have surrounded and supported me on this journey. I am deeply grateful to each of you.
First, a heartfelt thank you to my manager and sponsor, Carmen Johnson. Your trust and belief in my vision gave me the freedom to design and build transformative people strategies from a blank canvas. You empowered me to lead with creativity and purpose. Thank you for being there on this special day.
To ORC's leadership—Steve Toth, Richie McNally, Christopher Castellano, and Kale Suedkamp—thank you for believing in the impact of people strategy and the importance of the work we do. Your confidence in my work and the broader people strategy at ORC has been crucial in driving our collective success. It has allowed us to push boundaries and make an impact where it matters most—our people. Your support has been instrumental in making our vision a reality.
I also want to express my gratitude to all the managers and leaders at ORC who have trusted me to partner with them in building a people-first culture. Your collaboration and commitment to our people’s success make everything we do possible. Together, we’re shaping something truly special.
A special thank you to Catherine Muth, the former owner of ORC, for being a powerhouse of visionary leadership and for setting an inspiring example of what women in leadership are capable of achieving. Your legacy of strong, compassionate leadership continues to influence all of us.
To my incredible teammate Destinee Sinclair, thank you for standing by me - you’ve been a cornerstone in making our OD efforts come alive. Your drive and support makes everything we do even more meaningful.
To the HR Team—Kimberly Carpenter, PHR, Lindsay Riggins, Damonica Blount, MBA, and Kristin Black—I am grateful for the collaboration. Each of you have been pivotal in keeping our people strategy moving forward and thriving, allowing us to attract, engage, and retain the best of the best.
A BIG thank you to Lattice and the incredible Latticians—Anusha Bagchi, Malvika Nagpal, and the OG Julia Larson—for allowing me to nerd out on all things at the intersection of organizational psychology and tech. Your openness to innovative ideas has been a true catalyst for growth. Emily Smith, you and the rest of the team, did an amazing job on Lattiverse - congrats on a special and successful event!
And finally, the inspiring leadership of Lattice CEO, Sarah Franklin, and CPO Gianna Driver. Your vision and leadership are creating something truly powerful, helping organizations elevate employees and unlock their full potential. Each presenter at Lattiverse was incredibly insightful, and inspiring to see so many moving the needle where it counts.
🎉 Congratulations to all the People Success Award winners this year!
💡 Stay tuned for more personal thank-yous in the comments below!
