La Rae Holliday Williams
About La Rae Holliday Williams
La Rae Holliday Williams serves as the VP of People at Big Health, where she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and inclusivity. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and human resources across various organizations, she advocates for creating supportive work environments that empower employees.
Current Role at Big Health
La Rae Holliday Williams serves as the Vice President of People at Big Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on transforming organizational approaches to candidate and employee engagement through scalable and sustainable practices. Her leadership aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered.
Previous Experience at EVERFI
Prior to her current role, La Rae Holliday Williams worked at EVERFI in various capacities. She served as the Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer from 2021 to 2022 and as the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Talent from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was involved in Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner roles from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at EVERFI spanned three years, during which she contributed to talent management and inclusion strategies.
Career Background in Talent Acquisition
La Rae Holliday Williams has extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources. She worked at Palantir Technologies from 2014 to 2018, initially as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and later as a Talent Acquisition Lead. Additionally, she held roles at LivingSocial and The Advisory Board Company, focusing on talent acquisition and career management. Her background includes over a decade of experience leading talent initiatives in high-growth technology and consulting companies.
Educational Background
La Rae Holliday Williams earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at DePaul University, obtaining a Master of Arts in Clinical/Community Psychology from 2004 to 2007. Her educational background in psychology informs her approach to creating inclusive and people-centered work cultures.
Volunteer Experience
In addition to her professional roles, La Rae Holliday Williams volunteered with CODE2040 from 2015 to 2018. This experience reflects her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the technology sector, aligning with her advocacy for creating work environments where employees feel seen, heard, and valued.