Lamari'a P. Brayboy Iii
About Lamari'a P. Brayboy Iii
Lamari'a P. Brayboy III serves as the Head of People Operations for North America at Thoughtworks, where he focuses on building diverse teams and enhancing employee engagement. He has extensive experience in human resources and law, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Lamari'a P. Brayboy III serves as the Head of People Operations for North America at ThoughtWorks, a position held since 2022. Based in the corporate office in Chicago, Illinois, she oversees various people operations processes, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS administration. Her role involves collaborating with executive leadership to manage growth and align HR initiatives with business objectives. She focuses on fostering a positive work environment and driving employee engagement through continuous improvement of processes and policies.
Education and Expertise
Lamari'a P. Brayboy III holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a focus on Law and Court from the University of Illinois Chicago. She furthered her education by obtaining an LL.M in Corporate Law from Harvard Law School. Her academic background supports her expertise in law, performance management, employee relations, and leadership development, which she leverages to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Background
Before her current role at ThoughtWorks, Lamari'a P. Brayboy III held several significant positions in various organizations. She worked as the Chief People & Legal Officer at BV & Associates from 2018 to 2022 and served as the Chief Operations Officer at Meridian Health Care Systems from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Corporate Client Contractor at Advanced Resources from 2012 to 2016 and completed an internship at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office from 2012 to 2015. She also has experience working with Sunshine Enterprises as a Human Resource professional since 2020.
Achievements in People Operations
In her role, Lamari'a P. Brayboy III is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams that drive innovation and collaboration. She leads a team focused on creating an extraordinary employee experience through personalized and collaborative HR processes. Her initiatives include designing policies to enhance business efficiency and facilitating training programs aimed at inspiring and recognizing teams for their achievements. She emphasizes the importance of aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to cultivate a high-performance culture.