Brita Stevenson
About Brita Stevenson
Brita Stevenson is the Director of HR Acceleration Solutions and Leader of the CHRO Xcelerator Fellowship at Spencer Stuart, where she has worked since 2022. She has held various leadership roles in organizations such as The Aspen Institute and G100, and she holds degrees in International Relations and European Studies.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Brita Stevenson has been serving as the Director of HR Acceleration Solutions and Leader of the CHRO Xcelerator Fellowship at Spencer Stuart since 2022. Her role focuses on enhancing human resources strategies and leadership development within organizations. Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, she contributes to the firm's commitment to providing expert advisory services in human capital management.
Previous Experience at The Aspen Institute
Prior to her current role, Brita Stevenson held multiple positions at The Aspen Institute. She served as the Senior Program Advisor for the Emirates-Aspen Partnership in the Middle East Program from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as the Associate Director for the Health, Medicine & Society Program from 2014 to 2017 and as the Program Manager for the Aspen Ideas Festival from 2009 to 2014. These roles involved managing programs that addressed critical societal issues and fostering dialogue among leaders.
Education and Expertise
Brita Stevenson holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Sciences Po, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also earned Bachelor's degrees in European Studies and French Language and Literature from the University of Washington, completing her studies there from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained an Executive Certificate in Business Communication from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School in 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in international relations and communication.
Career Path and Roles
Brita Stevenson's career includes diverse roles in various organizations. She worked as Managing Director of the G100 Talent Consortium from 2018 to 2022 and previously held the position of Director within the same organization from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Retail Associate at Nordstrom and as a Programs and Volunteer Coordinator at Hostelling International Seattle. Her varied experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of talent management and organizational development.
International Experience
Brita Stevenson has international experience, having worked as an International Fellow with Clear Path International in Vietnam and Vermont from 2004 to 2005. This role involved engaging with global issues and understanding cross-cultural dynamics. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager at Sciences Po in Paris for six months in 2005, further enhancing her global perspective and project management skills.