Janelle Gale, Ph.D.

Janelle Gale, Ph.D. is a prominent executive in the field of human resources and currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Meta (formerly Facebook).1 She joined Meta in 2012 and has been instrumental in leading the company's HR functions as it has rapidly scaled to over 70,000 employees across more than 80 locations in 30+ countries.1

Professional Experience

Meta (Facebook): Janelle has been with Meta since July 2012, where she started as a Director of Human Resources before being promoted to Vice President of Human Resources in 2014.2 In her current role, she leads several key HR functions:

• HR Business Partner
• Diversity
• Talent Management
• Learning & Development
• Employee Relations

Previous Roles: Before joining Meta, Janelle had a distinguished career in HR:

• Levi Strauss & Co.: She spent nine years at the company, holding various HR roles including Acting VP of HR for the Levi's Brand.2
• IBM Business Consulting Services: Janelle worked as a Principal Consultant in their organization and change practice.12

Board Memberships

Janelle is actively involved in several board positions:

1. Outward Bound USA: She has been a Member of the Board of Directors since December 2021.2
2. Sughar Foundation: Janelle serves as the Board of Directors Treasurer, supporting an organization that teaches life, business, and entrepreneurial skills to Pakistani women and girls.12

Education

• Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology12
• Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California12

Personal Life

Janelle lives in San Carlos, California with her husband and two children.1 She describes herself as a mom, wife, novice drummer, and happy skier.3