HR Strategist · AI Advisor · Keynote Speaker

Leading People-Centered
AI Transformation

Strategic HR executive helping organizations navigate workforce readiness, ethical AI adoption, and organizational change.

20K+ Professional followers
5+ Signature keynotes
CHRO Level experience
What I Do

Where People & Technology Meet

Practical, actionable frameworks — not theory or hype — for organizations ready to lead through transformation.

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AI-in-HR Strategy

Helping organizations adopt AI responsibly, with clear governance, transparent communication, and alignment to business and cultural values.

02

Workforce Transformation

Designing and executing strategies for upskilling, organizational readiness, and change management in an AI-driven environment.

03

Keynote Speaking & Workshops

Delivering high-impact sessions on AI, leadership, workforce strategy, and building trust in times of transformation.

Featured Topics

Signature Speaking Topics

The AI-Ready Workforce Keynote
Ethical AI in the Workplace Keynote
The Future of People Analytics Workshop
Leading Change in the Age of Automation Keynote
Upskilling for an AI-Driven World Workshop
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Heather Mallette
About Heather

People-First.
Strategy-Driven.
Future-Focused.

Heather Mallette is a CHRO-level HR executive and AI-in-HR strategist with a proven track record of leading organizational transformation across complex, multi-site environments.

She specializes in workforce strategy, people analytics, and change management — working at the intersection of people and technology to help organizations adopt AI responsibly, effectively, and with trust at the center.

Heather has held senior HR leadership roles at ProMedica, HCR ManorCare, DSC Logistics, Isofoton America, Alliance One, and Mercy Memorial Hospital. She currently serves as President of NOHRA (Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association).

  • Strategic HR executive with enterprise and multi-site leadership experience
  • Expertise at the intersection of people, technology, and transformation
  • Known for practical, actionable frameworks — not theory or hype
  • Trusted advisor to executives navigating disruption and change
  • Growing thought leadership platform with 20,000+ professional followers
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Speaking

High-Impact Keynotes for the
AI Transformation Era

Practical, insight-driven keynotes that help leaders move beyond AI hype and into real-world application.

The AI-Ready Workforce

How HR leaders drive readiness through capability building, communication, and operational alignment.

Ethical AI in the Workplace

Building governance, transparency, and trust while adopting AI across the organization.

People Analytics in the Age of AI

Turning workforce data into actionable insights that improve decision-making and outcomes.

Leading Organizational Change in the Automation Era

Reducing resistance, building trust, and leading teams through rapid transformation.

Upskilling the Workforce for an AI-Driven Future

Practical frameworks to prepare employees for evolving roles and technologies.

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Consulting

Advisory Support for Organizations
Navigating AI Adoption

Partnering with executive teams to design and implement practical, people-centered AI strategies focused on clarity, alignment, and execution.

AI Strategy for HR

Development of AI adoption frameworks, governance models, and operational integration plans.

Workforce Readiness & Upskilling

Assessments and strategies to prepare employees for AI-driven change.

Change Management for AI

Structured approaches to communication, adoption, and reducing resistance.

Leadership & Executive Alignment

Facilitating alignment across leadership teams to drive consistent AI strategy execution.

AI Governance & Ethical Frameworks

Designing guardrails that ensure responsible, transparent, and compliant AI use.

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Insights

Insights on AI, HR, and
the Future of Work

Practical perspectives, frameworks, and real-world applications at the intersection of HR, AI, and organizational transformation.

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HR + AI Use Cases
Leadership & Change
Workforce Strategy
Health & Mental Resilience
Personal AI Use
HR + AI Use Cases

Building Your AI Governance Framework Before You Need One

Most organizations adopt AI tools reactively. Here's how to get ahead of governance before it becomes a crisis.

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Workforce Strategy

The Upskilling Imperative: Preparing Your Workforce for AI-Driven Roles

Practical frameworks that HR leaders can implement today to build organizational readiness for tomorrow.

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Leadership & Change

Why Most AI Change Initiatives Fail — And What To Do Instead

Resistance to AI adoption isn't a technology problem. It's a people problem that demands a leadership solution.

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Contact

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking to book a keynote, explore consulting support, or discuss collaboration opportunities, I'd welcome the conversation.

Let's explore how your organization can lead confidently through AI transformation.

I typically respond within 1–2 business days.