Monica Rigney
About Monica Rigney
Monica Rigney is the Talent Management Lead at MassMutual and an Adjunct Faculty at Manhattan College, with extensive experience in leadership and human resources roles across various organizations.
Current Role at MassMutual
Monica Rigney is currently serving as Talent Management Lead at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent management strategies and initiatives. Her expertise in leadership development and workforce transformation helps the organization build superior capability and high performance at all levels.
Previous Positions in Leadership and HR
Monica has an extensive background in leadership and human resources, having held several significant roles. She worked at Pitney Bowes as the Director of Leadership and Organization Performance for 13 years, where she led teams through major transformation challenges. Prior to that, she was at Eastman Kodak Company for 14 years as Director of Human Resources and Director of Talent Acquisition. She also has experience as a Change Management Consultant at Accenture from 1989 to 1991.
Education and Certifications
Monica Rigney is highly educated in the fields of organization and leadership. She earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organization and Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University. Additionally, Monica holds a Master of Science in Career & Human Resource Development from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Industrial Relations from Le Moyne College. She also achieved Executive Coaching certification from the Columbia Coaching Certification Program in 2013.
Expertise in Talent Management and Organizational Development
Monica Rigney brings a wealth of expertise in various areas of talent management and organizational development. She specializes in workplace culture, employee engagement, organization design, and executive facilitation. Her experience includes developing global acquisition strategies, executing competency modeling, and implementing global learning solutions. These skills enable her to effectively manage change and foster a high-performance workplace environment.
Teaching Role at Manhattan College
In addition to her professional roles, Monica Rigney is currently an Adjunct Faculty member at Manhattan College in the Greater New York City Area. She shares her extensive knowledge and practical experience in leadership and organizational performance with students, helping to prepare the next generation of leaders.