Christina Schelling is a highly influential and inspiring executive known for her ability to build and deliver people strategies that drive innovation, embrace new technology, and harness the power of a strong corporate culture. Early in her career, she served as a Leadership Analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency, where she gained a unique perspective that now informs her approach as a talent and culture expert. Christina skillfully blends the art and science of human capital management and has served as a trusted advisor to multiple Fortune 100 CEOs, C-suites, and boards across various industries.

Currently, Christina serves as the Chief Talent Officer at Verizon, a $140 billion telecommunications company. In this role, she leads a team of over 1,000 HR professionals, integrating data science, AI, and emerging technology to modernize the way the company attracts, engages, develops, rewards, and inspires its 125,000 employees, known as V Teamers.

Widely recognized for her expertise in talent management and culture, Christina has been featured in media outlets such as CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. In 2023, she received the prestigious Diversity Woman Latina Pioneer Award for her contributions to advancing diversity in the workplace. Passionate about education and inclusion, Christina serves on the Advisory Board for KIPP Charter Schools.