Chrishawna Cunningham, Phr®, Cde®
About Chrishawna Cunningham, Phr®, Cde®
Chrishawna Cunningham serves as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Union Home Mortgage Corp., where she focuses on enhancing recruitment and retention strategies for diverse backgrounds. With extensive experience in human resources, she collaborates with leadership to promote equity and inclusion within the organization.
Current Role as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Chrishawna Cunningham serves as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Union Home Mortgage Corp. since 2020. In this role, she oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing the recruitment, retention, and promotion of diverse talent within the organization. She collaborates with leadership to promote equity and inclusion across all areas of the company, ensuring that diversity is integrated into the company’s culture and practices.
Professional Experience at Union Home Mortgage
Prior to her current position, Chrishawna Cunningham worked at Union Home Mortgage Corp. as a Senior Human Resources Generalist from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, she developed strategic partnerships with diversity-related businesses to enhance community impact and implemented recruitment and retention strategies for diverse backgrounds.
Previous Employment at Airgas
Chrishawna Cunningham held multiple roles at Airgas from 2008 to 2016. She served as an HR Specialist for two years, followed by a position as HR Team Lead for one year. Additionally, she worked as a Human Resources Coordinator for three years and briefly in Inside Sales/Customer Service. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in human resources and organizational development.
Educational Background
Chrishawna Cunningham studied at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Transportation & Logistics and Marketing from 2001 to 2005. She also attended Ohio Media School, focusing on Radio, Television, and Digital Communication from 2021 to 2022.
Expertise in Diversity and Inclusion
With a demonstrated history of enhancing recruitment, retention, and promotion strategies for diverse backgrounds, Chrishawna Cunningham provides strategic direction for training initiatives focused on cultural competencies and diversity awareness. Her expertise is instrumental in fostering an inclusive workplace environment.