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Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (VP CHRO)

Kathleen Gallucci named University vice president and chief human resources officer

July 16, 2021

Following a national search, Kathleen Gallucci has been named University of Rochester vice president and chief human resources officer, effective August 1, 2021. Gallucci joined the University in 2016 and since September 2020 has served as interim CHRO, in addition to continuing her role as vice president for human resources at the Medical Center. Visit the University’s Newscenter to learn more.

More about the position

The University of Rochester has completed its search for a transformative Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (VP CHRO).

Reporting directly to the president, the VP CHRO is responsible for developing a progressive, innovative, efficient, and collaborative HR organization that supports a culture of engagement by implementing programs and policies that recognize the diversity of the University community, enhance organizational effectiveness, and ensure quality recruitment retention, training, and development of employees.

The position is also responsible for directing the University’s overall strategic and operational human resources functions; providing guidance and leadership in planning, developing, and implementing innovative and collaborative human resource programs and services to further the University’s mission; overseeing talent acquisition and development, employee relations, policy, job classification, compensation, and benefits; and managing the employee assistance program.

Search committee

A University committee, appointed by President Mangelsdorf, led the national search for this candidate.

VP CHRO search committee members

The committee is chaired by Donna Gooden Payne, Vice President and General Counsel. Additional committee members include:

  • Caterina Caiazza, Director of Career Curriculum Initiatives for the Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, and Co-chair of the Genesee Staff Council
  • Ashley Campbell, Manager of Security and Data Integrity, HRMS
  • Karen Davis, Chief Nursing Executive, URMC
  • Lance Drummond, Chair, Human Resources Committee of the Board of Trustees
  • Mercedes Ramírez Fernández, Richard Feldman Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
  • Scott Hartman, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • David Lewis, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
  • Sevin Yeltekin, Dean, Simon Business School
  • Jennifer Faler (Staff to the Committee), Deputy Secretary of the Board and Deputy Chief of Staff