Heidi Schriefer

Heidi Schriefer, a highly accomplished human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience under her belt, has made her mark with several well-known companies. She has held executive HR positions at Uber, Yahoo!, Nike, and other large firms. She is currently the VP of People & Places at Grindr, the world's most popular app for discovering gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Her education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management from the University of Michigan Business School and a Master's in Labor & Industrial Relations with a focus on HR management/personnel administration from Michigan State University.

Heidi's expertise centers on the development of human resources strategy and infrastructure, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits administration, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion. Her experience with several high-profile companies has made her an expert in managing complex organizational changes and leading teams through difficult transitions. Her career highlights include overseeing HR for the global product and tech teams at Uber, leading HR strategy for thousands of employees at Yahoo!, and directing human resources efforts for Nike, one of the world's largest and most profitable athletic apparel companies.