Sandra Lopera
About Sandra Lopera
Sandra Lopera is the Director of People & Engagement at project44 in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in human resources leadership roles across various companies.
Company
Sandra Lopera is currently employed at project44 as the Director of People & Engagement based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Previous Roles and Experience
Sandra Lopera has extensive experience in the HR field. She worked at Intelsat from 2020 to 2022 as the Sr. Director, Human Resources Partner in the Greater Chicago Area. Before that, she was the Sr Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Gogo from 2017 to 2022. She also served as the Director of Human Resources-Global Solutions Development at ETS-Lindgren from 2007 to 2017. Her earlier roles include being the Human Resources Manager at Macy's from 2002 to 2007 and BBJ Linen from 1998 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Lopera holds an MBA in Human Resources and Marketing from North Park University, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago from 1989 to 1995. She is certified in Six Sigma Green Belt, which she utilizes to drive continuous improvement projects in HR processes across various companies.
Achievements in Human Resources
During her career, Sandra Lopera has implemented several key initiatives. At Gogo, she implemented a comprehensive employee engagement program that led to a 20% increase in employee satisfaction scores. At ETS-Lindgren, she developed and led a global talent management strategy encompassing succession planning and leadership development. At Intelsat, Sandra played a crucial role in the merger integration process, focusing on aligning HR practices and culture across the merged entities. She also spearheaded a diversity and inclusion initiative at Macy's, resulting in a 15% increase in diverse hires over a two-year period.
Industry Contributions and Community Involvement
Sandra Lopera regularly contributes to HR industry publications and has been featured in HR Magazine for her insights on talent management and employee engagement. She is also actively involved in the Chicago HR community, speaking at local HR conferences and events on topics such as change management and workforce development. Additionally, she mentors young HR professionals through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) mentorship program.