Iris Ware is an accomplished Human Capital Strategist and Transformation Navigator, known for her impactful leadership, consultancy and senior-level management roles in domestic and international organizations within the private, public and non-profit sectors. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in building and managing talent management capability, she is also regarded as a thought leader, having created numerous models and conceptual frameworks for strategic alignment, talent development, and change and transformation, which have gained praise at conferences and prominent publications. As a researcher, she strives to drive innovation and knowledge creation through applied research and experiential practices.

Iris Ware's strong educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Administrative and Organizational Studies - Learning Design and Technology from Wayne State University, a Harvard University Division of Continuing Education Design Thinking Workshop certification and a Lean Office and Service certification from the University of Michigan. She has also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Labor and Industrial Relations from Wayne State University, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Michigan State University, and an Associate of Arts - AA in General Studies from Lansing Community College. In addition, she is certified as a Human Performance Technologist (ISPI), Human Capital Strategist (HRCI) and a certified Change Management practitioner (Debis Academy, Berlin Germany) and is a state-licensed Personnel Consulting Agent (State of Michigan).

Iris Ware has served as the Chief Learning Officer at the City of Detroit, Founder and Facilitator of Women of Vision, HRD Strategist and Transformation Navigator at Ware and Associates LLC - Licensed Personnel Consulting Agent & Agency (State of Michigan), Organizational Development Specialist/Consultant at Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC, Corporate Work Study Program Coordinator at Detroit Cristo Rey High School, Education Division Consultant and Trainer at Catholic Social Services of Wayne County, Senior Manager - Learning & Development at Daimler Financial Services N.A., Manager - Executive Management Development Americas at DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, and Manager, Custom Solutions at Chrysler Financial.

Iris Ware's areas of specialization include Organizational Turn-Around and Transformation, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Performance Management and Executive Coaching. With her extensive experience and wealth of knowledge, she is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to maximize their human capital and transform the way they operate for the better.