Workshop: Building the Elements for a Successful People Experience (Px) within your Organization

Amanda Bailey joined BU as the Vice President for Human Resources in August 2021. Prior to her role at BU, Amanda served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Brown University and held the roles of Associate Vice President and Acting Chief of Staff at Morehouse College. She brings nearly thirty years of professional experience in human resources and has held senior human resources leadership positions over the past two decades at secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

Amanda is a board member of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, the American Research Universities’ Human Resource Institute, the New England HR Association, and Skills for Rhode Island’s Future. She frequently participates in panel discussions addressing human resources trends and key considerations for the future of work and redefining the workplace environment and culture.

Amanda has been featured in several publications and recognized as an influencer in HR in 2023 by Who’s Who in America for Top Executives, INC Magazine for Top HR Business Leaders in 2023, Making Boston University Resemble Boston by Vision Magazine, and Top 10 Influential Business Leaders in 2022 by CIOViews. Amanda remains an active member of SHRM, the Boston HR Council, many other CHRO Roundtable groups, and she previously served on the board of the SHRM-Brevard County chapter.

Prior to joining the education industry, Amanda held HR positions at private and public organizations such as American Express and the National Labor Relations Board. When available, Amanda enjoys volunteering at local food banks and mentoring first-gen students in high school.

 Amanda earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations from the University of Rhode Island and has an additional certification in labor relations in education.

As Employee Benefits Consultant, Jeff is the primary contact for his clients Employee Benefits needs. Jeff serves as a trusted advisor for employee benefit and human resources related topics such as healthcare reform, HR business planning and alternative funding strategies. Jeff spends much of his time making sure his clients are kept up to date with market trends and takes a holistic consulting approach when it comes to his business practice.

Monica began her employee benefits career, after working for a third-party administrator (TASC) and seeing the lack of transparency from brokers to the employers they served. Prior to working for RogersGray, she worked for NFP as Vice President, Employee Benefits. As an employee benefits advisor, she provided customized solutions with multi year strategies that matched the organizations mission and financial goals. She currently serves as a member of the YLAC committee for Hartford Hospital and is a long-term volunteer for Dress for Success, where she mentors women on their career development.

Allison McEachern is a seasoned HR executive passionate about fostering employee engagement and building high-performing workforces. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, including leadership roles as the Chief People Officer for a multi-award-winning organization, Allison has a proven track record of implementing innovative strategies in learning and development, culture enhancement, and employee benefits. As a coveted consultant, Allison now partners with organizations to collaboratively develop policies and programs that drive employee engagement, ultimately translating into a more productive and successful workforce. With her comprehensive understanding of HR best practices, Allison empowers employers to optimize their employee engagement initiatives, enabling HR leaders to refocus their efforts on what they genuinely love.