Tracy Gowens, Mhrm, Sphr
About Tracy Gowens, Mhrm, Sphr
Tracy Gowens, MHRM, SPHR, is the Global Learning & Development - Commercial Enablement at SC Johnson, with over 15 years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, and change management.
Company
Tracy Gowens currently works at SC Johnson as the Global Learning & Development - Commercial Enablement. At SC Johnson, Tracy leads a portfolio of learning interventions for a 2000-person global sales and marketing organization across 110 countries. She spearheaded the development and implementation of innovative learning programs for renowned brands such as Ziplock, Off, Glade, Shout, Windex, and Family Guard.
Title
Tracy Gowens holds the title of Global Learning & Development - Commercial Enablement at SC Johnson. With over 15 years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, and change management, she works with leadership to create and direct strategies that meet company goals while cultivating a functional and positive work culture.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Gowens achieved a Master's in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Tracy's expertise spans across learning and development, organizational development, change management, cross-functional collaboration, retention succession planning, and agile project management.
Professional Background
Tracy Gowens has held multiple notable positions throughout her career. She worked at Northwestern Mutual as Sr. Director of Enterprise Change Management - Employee Experience from 2020 to 2021 and at UL as Manager, Global Organizational Development & Change Management from 2018 to 2020. Before these roles, she was at Allstate as Senior Organizational Effectiveness Consultant from 2014 to 2017. Tracy's earlier career includes positions at various companies such as Grainger, Einstien Bros. Bagels, and Target in various human resource management capacities.
Achievements
Tracy Gowens specializes in aligning structure, programs, and processes to optimize organizational effectiveness. She uses a systemic lens to analyze data, develop strategies, and include feedback sessions with employees and leaders. Her focus on creating inclusive change aims to reduce apprehension and increase chances for success. Tracy's efforts have notably enhanced the learning and development programs for major brands under SC Johnson.