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Jamie Warren is an accomplished human resources executive with over 20 years of experience leading inclusive workplace initiatives and driving organizational transformation. She currently serves as the Director of People & Culture at Heritage Christian Services, where she leads efforts in inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA), while enhancing the overall employee experience.

Her career began in education as a bilingual special education teacher, advocating for Spanish-speaking students with disabilities. Inspired to create lasting, systemic change, she transitioned into human resources, serving in leadership roles across school districts, nonprofit organizations, and municipal government.

Jamie has shaped policies, labor agreements, and workplace practices that center fairness, opportunity, and respect. Her work has impacted organizations such as Rochester City Schools, Buffalo Public Schools, the City of Rochester, and Foodlink—each time advancing equity, improving systems, and strengthening workplace culture.

At Heritage Christian Services, she focuses on bridging the gap between frontline and office staff, promoting leadership diversity, and developing strategies that support retention, career advancement, and equitable compensation.

A passionate advocate, educator, and speaker, Jamie Warren empowers leaders to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into every level of their organizations—proving that DEI is not only the right thing to do, but a strategic driver of success.