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Combining a razor-sharp wit with over two decades of expertise in the people business, Tara Furiani fuses scholarly depth with battle-tested experience, making her a tour de force in HR, executive team-building, DEI, and corporate culture. Her dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, coupled with a Bachelor's in Marketing, form a strong academic backdrop. Throw in advanced certifications in Predictive Index and DiSC behavioral analytics, and you get an intellectual maven attuned to the multi-layered challenges of businesses. Tara’s 13 years as a Chief People Officer bring an enviable blend of startup agility and corporate structure, particularly with valuations upwards of $6 billion and international workforces over 10,000 strong. She possesses a nuanced understanding of M&A, spearheading the monumental task of assimilating a 3,000-person, multi-business company into an 800-person single business entity. From due diligence to software integration, Tara has led every aspect. Add to that her experience in the Private Equity space with Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas and loanDepot, and she's precisely the Fractional Chief People Officer you've been hunting for in the realms of private equity and venture capital. Specializing in leadership development, executive team-building, crisis management, and employer branding, Tara's skill set is far from one-dimensional. She’s not just a safe pair of hands; she's a strategic, forward-thinking culture aficionado. Tara’s thought leadership extends beyond single organizations. Featured in influential publications like The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and Business Insider, she serves on NASA's DEI board, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive future, not just for Earth but beyond. Outside the professional sphere, Tara doesn’t just talk work-life balance; she lives it. A loving parent to five kids, Tara also hosts the acclaimed podcast "Not the HR Lady," offering fresh perspectives on the stale ideologies plaguing businesses today. And for that dash of unexpected flair? Don't be surprised if she crushes a Dr. Dre track at karaoke. From discussing diversity on NASA's IDEA Board to keynoting at Sundance and SXSW, Tara Furiani is more than a thought leader. She’s a bona fide catalyst for change, ready to transform your organization from the status quo to industry benchmark. Partnering with Tara means securing a transformational powerhouse, tailor-fit for the fractional, high-impact nature of your needs.