Sarah Walker
About Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker serves as the Chief People Officer at the Long-Term Stock Exchange, where she focuses on culture transformation and strategic people operations. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Current Role at Long Term Stock Exchange
Sarah Walker serves as the Chief People Officer at Long-Term Stock Exchange, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on strategic people operations and culture transformation. Her responsibilities include enhancing team effectiveness and performance management within the organization. Prior to her current title, she was the VP and Head of People at the same company from 2022 to 2024.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Walker has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at General Mills in multiple roles, including Associate Human Resources Manager III and Human Resources Graduate Intern. Additionally, she served as Director of Human Resources at AxelaCare Health Solutions and held positions at AT&T, including Senior HR Business Partner and Senior Operations Manager. Her experience also includes co-founding Zen4 and working as Vice President of People at TTI Success Insights.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sarah Walker earned a Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Arizona. Furthermore, she is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, having studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she focused on Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies.
Expertise in People Operations and Diversity Initiatives
Walker specializes in workforce and succession planning, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She has expertise in culture transformation and strategic people operations, aiming to improve employee engagement through wellness programs and behavioral assessments. Her leadership coaching integrates her background in psychology and wellness, fostering a holistic approach to employee growth.
Consulting and Strategic Business Contributions
In addition to her roles in human resources, Sarah Walker consults on business strategy and HR. She utilizes her cross-functional leadership experience gained from both entrepreneurial ventures and large-scale organizations. This consulting work allows her to leverage her extensive background in people operations to drive strategic initiatives within businesses.