Maureen Calabrese
About Maureen Calabrese
Maureen Calabrese serves as the Chief People Officer at Modern Health and has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development across various companies. She has held leadership roles at Cision, Sprout Social, and The Nielsen Company, and is recognized for her strategic leadership and focus on workplace well-being.
Current Role at Modern Health
Maureen Calabrese serves as the Chief People Officer at Modern Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing workplace culture and employee well-being. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing learning and development programs that align with business objectives. Calabrese's strategic leadership aims to motivate diverse teams and drive organizational change.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Calabrese has extensive experience in human resources, having held several senior positions. She was the Chief People Officer at Cision from 2012 to 2016 and at Sprout Social, Inc. from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, she served as VP of Human Resources at Ipsos - North America from 2007 to 2010 and as VP of Solutions Development/HR at The Nielsen Company from 1999 to 2007. Her background includes a combination of line management and organizational development expertise.
Educational Background
Maureen Calabrese earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Denver. Her educational background supports her strategic approach to human resources and organizational development.
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Calabrese is a founding member of CPOHQ, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of Chief People Officers. She has contributed to discussions on workplace well-being strategies and trends. Additionally, she served as a Techstars Mentor from 2018 to 2022, where she provided guidance and support to emerging companies in the Greater Chicago Area.
Contributions to Workplace Mental Health
Maureen Calabrese actively engages in conversations about mental health as a core workplace benefit. She has participated in events such as a fireside chat focused on navigating stressful events for organizations. Her involvement emphasizes the importance of workplace well-being and resilience in driving employee engagement and productivity.