Angela Pearson leads our work to foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and trust, where every individual feels valued, respected, and connected. She uses change management strategies, data analytics, and innovative technology to help build a high-trust culture marked by honest, open communication. A thoughtful, passionate leader, Angela excels at helping leaders and employees nurture trust and enhance belonging in their daily interactions.

Angela is a Navy and Army veteran and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Coach. She has served as a trusted advisor to business leaders, including as president and CEO of OD Synergistics Consulting LLC, where she helped assess organizational issues, reshape structures and processes, and build depth of management capability. In her career, Angela has worked for many well-known companies, including Cargill, GlaxoSmithKline, and McCormick and Company, in roles such as operations leader, human resources generalist, training manager, and environmental health and safety manager.

Angela’s work has included collaborating with leaders to develop effective programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal EEO regulations. She is skilled in facilitating a wide range of employee training, including building and managing diverse teams, psychological safety, unconscious bias, and preventing and responding to bias in the workplace.
Angela holds an associate in human services, a bachelor’s in organizational management, a master of business administration, a master’s in occupational safety and health, a master’s in psychology, and a doctorate in organizational psychology. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for The Food Pantries for the Capital District in Albany, New York , serves as a member of Hacking HR’s Senior Leaders Council, and is a dedicated SHRM/USAA Veteran Ambassador and mentor.