Madelyn Wilson
About Madelyn Wilson
Title: Chief People Officer
Madelyn Wilson currently holds the position of Chief People Officer. In this role, she oversees various human resources functions, including talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, and total rewards. She also focuses on promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization. Her leadership is integral to shaping the company's overall people strategy and ensuring a positive work environment for all employees.
Previous Role: Vice President of People at Kyruus, Inc.
Before her current role, Madelyn Wilson served as Vice President of People at Kyruus, Inc. She led the People team's efforts across multiple domains such as talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, total rewards, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Her tenure at Kyruus, Inc. was marked by significant contributions to the company’s human resources and culture-building initiatives.
Professional Experience: HR Leadership at Ascend Learning
Madelyn Wilson also served as the Senior Director, HR Business Partner and Head of Talent Development at Ascend Learning. In this capacity, she was responsible for directing human resources strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's goals. Her role involved talent development and managing a broad array of HR functions, which enhanced operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Consulting Background: Talent Management and Organizational Change
In addition to her roles within corporations, Madelyn Wilson worked as an external consultant specializing in talent management, organizational development, and change. She has served a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Her consultancy work focused on implementing HR best practices, developing leadership programs, and managing organizational change processes.
Educational Background: BA in Psychology and MA in Social and Organizational Psychology
Madelyn Wilson holds a BA in Psychology from Connecticut College. She furthered her education by earning an MA in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Her academic background in psychology provides a robust foundation for her HR expertise, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex organizational and employee-related challenges.