Michelle Brooks
About Michelle Brooks
Michelle Brooks serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer at Security Compass in Toronto, Ontario, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources and people operations, she specializes in diversity and inclusion programs and offers insights on work-life balance and remote work.
Work at Security Compass
Michelle Brooks has been serving as the Chief People & Culture Officer at Security Compass since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's people operations and culture. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Vice-President, People & Culture at Security Compass from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Security Compass has involved significant contributions to the development and implementation of strategies that promote diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
Previous Experience at SOTI
Before joining Security Compass, Michelle Brooks worked at SOTI in various human resources roles. She served as Vice President Human Resources from 2015 to 2018, where she managed HR strategies and initiatives. Prior to that, she was the Director of Human Resources from 2014 to 2015, and briefly held the position of Senior Human Resources Manager in 2014. Her experience at SOTI contributed to her expertise in managing people operations during periods of organizational change.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Brooks studied at Brock University and completed a Certificate in Adult Education from 2013 to 2015. She possesses expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the context of people operations. Additionally, she specializes in creating and implementing diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity programs. Her knowledge extends to adapting employer value propositions to meet changing market conditions.
Speaking Engagements and Topics
Michelle Brooks is an experienced speaker who offers insights on various topics related to workplace culture and human resources. She has delivered talks on 'Debunking the Myth of Work Life Balance for Women' and 'Making Remote & Hybrid Work for You.' Her presentations often focus on practical strategies for enhancing employee engagement and fostering inclusive work environments.
Leadership and Coaching
In addition to her roles in human resources, Michelle Brooks engages in leadership coaching and the development of learning and development programs. She emphasizes the importance of internal communication and change management within organizations. Her approach includes building complementary teams on a budget, which she discusses in her 'Moneyball for Talent' talks.