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In this episode, we speak with Monique Jefferson, Chief People Officer at Community Preservation Corporation, the largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the US solely focused on investing in multifamily housing.
Monique describes herself as industry agnostic and discusses her career journey and the evolving HR space. She and host Grant Jessup reminisce about the simplicity of the pager and how HR has had to not only keep pace with tech advancements but also the ever-changing needs of employees.
She emphasizes how employee-employer expectations have changed, and why it is important that employee well-being and culture are critical pieces of business strategy.
Monique also pushes back on the narrative that AI is coming for our jobs and looking to the positive implications for the workforce, while acknowledging the need to think critically how it is leveraged within organizations. There are no shortages of takeaways in this episode of LevelUP With Us.
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Monique Jefferson
CPO of Community Preservation Corporation
Monique Jefferson is a seasoned expert in human capital management with a focus on the impact of organizational change on marginalized groups. With over 20 years of global experience across financial services, legal, insurance, media, non-profit, and professional services industries, she is known for her strategic HR leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Currently, Monique is the Chief People Officer at Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), where she develops HR strategies to build a high-performing, diverse workforce. She previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at New York Public Radio, leading a major culture transformation and implementing the first Race Equity Action Plan.
Monique holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bentley University and a Master’s in Human Resources Management from The New School. She has received numerous awards, including The Network Journal’s 40 Under 40 and Crain’s New York HR Notable. Active in several professional organizations, she continues to drive growth and foster inclusive cultures in her work.
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