McKenna Vanderbeek

McKenna Vanderbeek is an accomplished professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. She has a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Management, studies in Elementary Education, and a High School Diploma.

McKenna's career has seen her excel in various roles, starting with the HR Leadership Development Program at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she undertook a three-year rotational program in roles across PXT (HR), specializing in Employee Relations and Compensation Consulting. She now serves as a Senior Program Manager in the High Velocity Transformation team at AWS.

Prior to her tenure at AWS, McKenna held the position of Human Resources Business Partner in the technology industry. Her responsibilities entailed managing the complete employee life cycle encompassing recruitment, on-boarding, retention, engagement, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and off-boarding.

McKenna Vanderbeek's professional journey also includes experiences in various organizations ranging from educational institutions to multinational corporations. She has served as a Kindergarten Teacher, Human Resources Generalist, Executive Recruiter, Benefits Analyst Intern, and held other HR-related roles with a focus on recruitment and employee support.

With a strong educational background, hands-on experience in HR functions, and a proven track record of success in diverse roles, McKenna Vanderbeek stands out as a well-rounded professional equipped to drive organizational growth and excellence.