Bio

Denise Caleb, Ed.D., M.Ed., PHR, is President of the Human Resource Standards Institute (HRSI), providing and advancing the organization’s strategic expansion and progressive growth model in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Dr. Caleb spent more than 25 years in human resources, business development, partnerships and marketing executive leadership roles, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for HR Certification Institute (HRCI®), the premier credentialing for the human resources profession. Over the course of her career, Dr. Caleb has supported a number of Fortune 500, publicly traded and high-profile organizations, including Walgreens, Ford Motor Credit Company, EDMC, under the Goldman Sachs umbrella, and The University of Kansas Health System. In addition to HR, she was responsible for employee health, occupational health and urgent care with over 30k visits per year. While in higher education she provided HR leadership for 13 campus locations and Western State Law School in California. She currently serves on the Rockies Venture Club (RVC) Board. Dr. Caleb has her doctorate in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Education in HR Development, Organizational Performance and Change, and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, with an emphasis on Rhetoric, Radio and Sports Broadcasting. She completed the Harvard Business School Global Executive Education program, holds her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HRCI, D&I certificate from Cornell University, and Lean & Six Sigma Green Belt certification from CSU. Dr. Caleb credits her experience as a military spouse for her enriched global perspective having navigated 13 moves and eight deployments, resulting in her receipt of the Commander’s Award for Public Service to Army Spouses. Named one of Colorado’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business and the recipient of a Stevie® Award for Women in Business, nominated in the Female Executive of the Year category. Dr. Caleb continues to drive impact while shaping the future of work for HR and DEIB professionals. She is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, having appeared at the HR Technology Conference & Exposition’s Women in HR Technology Summit, Diversity Woman DEIB Conference, Future of Work, Grow Strong Leaders, and Smart Amazing Conversations Podcasts, featured in HR Professionals, HR Executive, SHRM and Human Resource Executive Magazines. My Purpose: To live life beautifully, while showing up and standing up for others.