Kristin Turner
About Kristin Turner
Kristin Turner serves as the Assistant Vice President of HR, Learning & Development at the University of Colorado, where she leads various HR initiatives. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held positions at Liberty Global, CoachHub, and Raytheon, among others.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Kristin Turner serves as the Assistant Vice President of HR, Learning & Development at the University of Colorado since 2023. In this role, she leads the CU System HR team, which encompasses various functions including HR Operations, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Culture, Organization Development, Learning Content Development, and Leadership Development. She provides strategic direction for university-wide HR and learning initiatives, focusing on campus leadership development programs and ensuring alignment with the institution's human capital needs.
Previous Experience at Liberty Global
Before her current position, Kristin Turner worked at Liberty Global as the Global People Director from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this role, she was based in the Denver Metropolitan Area. Her responsibilities included overseeing global human resources strategies and initiatives that supported the company's workforce and organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Turner holds a Master's degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, she participated in the Semester At Sea International Study Abroad Program in 1999, which involved studying across 10 countries for 11 months.
Professional Development and Certifications
Kristin Turner is certified in various development tools, including all Center for Creative Leadership 360 Development Tools and Booth Company 360 Tools. She also holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence (EQi) assessments, which encompass individual and 360 assessments. These certifications enhance her capabilities in leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Kristin Turner has held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at CoachHub as Head of People for North America from 2021 to 2023 and at SM Energy Company as Senior Human Resources Manager from 2010 to 2017. Her earlier roles include positions at Raytheon, where she was involved in various capacities, including Manager of Training and Development and Talent Acquisition Lead. She also gained experience at Bristol Myers Squibb and Sun Microsystems, contributing to her extensive background in HR.