Dionne Gray-Sample

Member of the People Strategy & Solutions leadership team and communications advisor to the Chief of Staff, COE leaders, and global project teams supporting 36,000 employees. Lead communications strategy for enterprise HR transformation while shaping communications governance and employee experiences across the function.

Advised VPs, directors, and HR partners across 3 global functions on communications strategy, organizational change, culture, and employee engagement. Counseled leaders through complex, sensitive, and confidential business and workforce issues.

Led communications for the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and all HR Centers of Excellence supporting a global workforce of 7,000+. Developed enterprise HR communications strategies spanning talent, benefits, compensation, learning, shared services, onboarding, recognition, and organizational change.

Promoted within 1 year to lead communications for the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and all HR Centers of Excellence supporting a global workforce of 7,000+. Developed enterprise HR communications strategies spanning talent, benefits, compensation, learning, shared services, onboarding, recognition, and organizational change.

Selected for broader internal communications role after leading digital HR communications and employee experience initiatives across North America. Led communications strategy for 3,500-employee campus, supporting employee engagement, HR initiatives, and organizational change.

Led digital HR communications and employee experience initiatives across North America. Developed multi-channel strategy to launch company's first onsite childcare center, building employee awareness and excitement that helped drive enrollment 20% above target.

Established and led the first global internal communications function for 6,000 employees, managing 3 direct reports and advising senior leaders on organizational change, employee engagement, and reputational issues. Built communications strategies, channels, and infrastructure to support HR and enterprise priorities.

Led internal communications for North America and supported global initiatives, advising leaders on executive communications, organizational change, and employee engagement. Increased employee engagement 5% in 1 year through integrated communications strategy spanning leader communications, digital channels, events, and employee storytelling.

Master of Arts in Communication and Information Studies from Rutgers University.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Morgan State University.

Certified Change Practitioner training from Prosci.