Human Resources Awards Judging Committee
Chair:
Dorothea Grosso, HR Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Dee Barrett-Grosso is a dynamic HR leader known for her strategic vision and deep industry expertise. As the HR Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, she crafts impactful strategies that empower youth. Previously, as Executive VP of HR at RoundPoint and Freedom Mortgage, she was instrumental in driving human capital growth. Recognized as one of Ragan's Top Women in HR and a Mortgage Housing Wire Woman of Influence, Dee also champions child welfare as a board member of Trenton’s Child Placement Review Board. Her advanced training from Wharton and DDI underscores her commitment to excellence in human resources.
On being invited to Chair, Dee told us: “I appreciate the Stevie Awards for recognizing business excellence and inspiring innovation. They honor both established and emerging talent, encouraging continuous improvement and setting high standards across industries."
Committee:
Debashish Acharya, ServiceNow HR Manager
Cummins, United States
Elisa Ball, Senior HR Director
Fortinet, Inc., Sunrise, Florida, United States
With more than 23 years of experience in international human resources management, Elisa’s responsibilities include professional support and consulting for corporate staff and employees in areas in general. Elisa has worked in 30 different markets and has a deep knowledge of the procedures and standards of the areas, both in start-ups and in international companies.
Richa Chadha, Founder & CEO
Coachampion, Mountain View, California, United States
Richa Chadha is a certified executive and life coach with over a decade of global leadership experience. Founder of Coachampion, she empowers leaders and teams to unlock potential through mindset and resilience. Richa holds an MBA and MS in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Bindu Latha Cheedella, President & CEO
Elite-Tek-Solutions, Innovations, Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Bindu Latha, President and CEO of Elite-Tek-Solutions Global, is responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring innovation and growth across all services. A native of India, she has a positive reputation in the IT business community and leads a certified WBE (Women Business Enterprise) and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) business.
Phani Varma Gottamukhala, Senior Specialist HR Operations
CI, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
With 9+ years of experience in HR, Phani has expertise in recruiting, operations, immigration, and unemployment claims. Phani has supported diverse regions, including North America (NA), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC), driving efficient HR processes and ensuring compliance across global teams.
Nancy Grycewicz, Director of Human Resources
CJs Tire and Automotive, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
Lev Hojda, Senior Manager Learning and Development
Commvault SystemsGreater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Pranay Kumar Laxmipuram, Integration Lead
Instacart, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Pranay Kumar is an experienced professional with 12 years in People Technology, specializing in domains such as Healthcare, Finance, Banking, and E-Commerce. Proficient in Oracle PeopleSoft, Workday, and AI tools in HR, demonstrating expertise in implementing and optimizing technology solutions to enhance HR processes and business outcomes.
Shweta Pandey, Senior Manager
FOX Corp, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Shweta is a seasoned leader in HR Digital Transformation, currently serving as Senior Manager, People Processes & Analytics at Fox Corp, New York, since 2018. With over 20 years of extensive experience, she has played a pivotal role in driving technological advancements across Fortune 500 companies, particularly within the media industry.
Kurt Schneider, CPA
Kurt J. Schneider CPA LLC, Newton, Pennsylvania, United States
Mark Spool, President
Management Development Solutions, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Mark is President of Management Development Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development. Previously he was Director of Executive Development at ARCO Chemical Company and held similar positions at Payless ShoeSource and Marathon Oil. Mark received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University.
Adrina Walker, VP, Human Resources
UVMHN, Burlington, Vermont, United States
Adrina Walker is the founder of The PeopleCanvasHR, an executive coaching firm supporting senior leaders in healthcare and academia. A seasoned HR executive, she brings expertise in people strategy, leadership development, and organizational performance to help clients, navigate complexity, lead with vision, and drive meaningful cultural transformation.