With over two decades at the forefront of leadership in enterprise tech, Colleen's journey is a powerhouse blend of HR, IT, Marketing, Services and Product. Armed with a fearless operational mindset, she tackles scale and data intricacies with finesse, while infusing a marketing flair that transforms internal communications and talent management into compelling narratives. Colleen's business ethos revolves around a human-centric approach, having steered teams through the fast-paced startup grind and the challenges of corporate giants. In her inaugural year at Dremio, she spearheaded a 150% headcount growth, orchestrating a global team expansion spanning 9 countries as CHRO. Most recently, she has helped the company navigate the macroeconomic downturn, an executive leadership reboot and redefinition of their business strategy.

Before Dremio, Colleen wielded her leadership expertise at GuideSpark, ServiceRocket, and Brocade Communications. A true trailblazer, she's been honored with the Silicon Valley Women of Influence Award and earned a spot on the Journal's prestigious "Top-40-Under-40" for her groundbreaking Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at Brocade. Colleen's vibrant career also saw her donning the hat of a podcast host and producer for "Bathtime 2 Boardroom," a weekly exploration of work+life integration. Armed with a BSc in Marketing and Communications from Santa Clara University, Colleen continues to redefine leadership with a blend of street-smart hustle and strategic prowess.

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