Michelle Rickard
About Michelle Rickard
Michelle Rickard is the Chief People Officer at Monica + Andy and a Senior Human Resources Leader at MR Consulting, with extensive experience in human resources and organizational leadership.
Chief People Officer at Monica + Andy
Michelle Rickard has served as the Chief People Officer at Monica + Andy since 2018. In this role, she has been responsible for aligning the organizational culture with the company's mission to be the most thoughtful children's brand. She is part of the Executive Leadership Team, focusing on building a sustainable and performance-rich company. Michelle guides leadership in fostering a highly innovative and dynamic work environment, contributing significantly to the company's growth and staff development.
Senior Human Resources Leader at MR Consulting
Michelle Rickard has been a Senior Human Resources Leader at MR Consulting in Chicago, IL since 2016. In this capacity, she leverages her extensive expertise in human resources to provide strategic consultation and leadership to various organizations. Her work involves developing HR strategies that support organizational growth and creating harmonious work environments through effective labor relations and union avoidance practices.
Vice President, Human Resources at Harpo Productions
Before her current positions, Michelle Rickard held several roles at Harpo Productions. From 2011 to 2016, she was the Vice President of Human Resources, where she was instrumental in overseeing the HR functions and strategies that supported the company's operations. Her tenure at Harpo Productions also includes roles as HR Business Partner and Senior HR Manager.
Education and Certifications
Michelle Rickard has pursued education and professional development to enhance her expertise in human resources. She completed the Loyola Leadership Program for Executives Certification and studied Organizational Leadership at Loyola University. She also attended Columbia College Chicago, further building on her academic and professional foundation.