Tarsha Mc Cormick
About Tarsha Mc Cormick
Tarsha Mc Cormick is the Vice President of DEI, Culture & Engagement at WP Engine, with over 18 years of experience in human resources and a diverse background in various HR roles.
Current Role at WP Engine
Tarsha Mc Cormick currently holds the position of Vice President DEI, Culture & Engagement at WP Engine. In this role, she leads initiatives to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the company. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing DEI strategies, enhancing workplace culture, and engaging employees at all levels to create an inclusive environment.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Tarsha Mc Cormick has an extensive history with ThoughtWorks, having served in various capacities. She was the Head of Diversity and Inclusion - North America from 2015 to 2021, where she led the company's DEI initiatives. Before that, she was the People Lead / HR Business Partner from 2010 to 2015, working across locations in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. Her previous roles at ThoughtWorks include Human Resources Manager (2006-2010), Benefits Manager/Generalist (2003-2006), and Recruiting Specialist (1999-2003).
Educational Background
Tarsha Mc Cormick holds an MBA in Human Resources from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Illinois State University, earned between 1989 and 1993. She attended Whitney Young for her earlier education.
Early Career
Before her tenure at ThoughtWorks, Tarsha Mc Cormick worked at Hewitt as a Client Services Representative from 1997 to 1999, based in Lincolnshire. Prior to that, she was a Child Welfare Specialist at Chicago Commons from 1994 to 1997, where she was involved in child welfare services in Chicago.
HR Expertise and Global Experience
Tarsha Mc Cormick is a certified HR professional with over 18 years of strategic and hands-on experience in human resources. She has demonstrated success working in a matrix environment, collaborating with business leaders in global locations, including Atlanta, Australia, Brazil, Calgary, Chicago, China, India, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and the UK. Her tenure at a global IT consulting company with over 7500 employees across 14 countries highlights her diverse and progressive career in HR.