Lalita Nordquist, Sphr, Shrm Scp, MD R, Ma
About Lalita Nordquist, Sphr, Shrm Scp, MD R, Ma
Lalita Nordquist serves as the Chief People Officer at Prodege, LLC, bringing over 20 years of strategic leadership experience in human resources across various industries. She holds dual Master's degrees in Dispute Resolution and Psychology and is actively involved in promoting equity and belongingness within organizations.
Current Role at Prodege
Lalita Nordquist serves as the Chief People Officer at Prodege, LLC since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing human resources practices to align with the company's strategic goals. Her extensive experience in HR leadership enables her to implement effective strategies that foster a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Lalita Nordquist has held significant HR leadership positions in various organizations. She was the Head of Human Resources at Ergobaby, Orbit Baby, and Baby Tula from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as SVP of People Operations at Chargie for 10 months in 2022 to 2023. Her tenure at TPx as Officer & Vice President of Human Resources lasted from 2000 to 2014, and she was Vice President & Global Head of Human Resources at Stamps.com from 2017 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Lalita Nordquist holds dual Master's degrees in Dispute Resolution and Psychology, which she obtained from Pepperdine University. She also studied Alternative Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Law. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Health from Loyola Marymount University and studies in Biology at UCLA. This educational foundation supports her expertise in transforming HR practices and fostering collaborative workplaces.
Involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a Founding Member of the DEI Council at the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) since 2020, Lalita Nordquist leads initiatives aimed at promoting equity and belonging within organizations. Her work focuses on creating sustainable programs that enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Leadership and Mentorship
Lalita Nordquist is recognized for her leadership style as a servant leader, emphasizing mentorship and empowerment within HR teams. She advocates for continuous growth and success, leveraging her over 20 years of strategic leadership experience to guide teams in achieving their objectives.