Joseph Varner

Joseph Varner, PMP has a strong background in human resources and leadership roles. Joseph is currently working as the Senior Vice President, People & Culture at Woodside Homes, where they oversee human capital strategies and provides HR best practices. Joseph is also a Member of the Board of Directors at StartOut, a non-profit organization focused on the economic empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community. In the past, they have held positions such as the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Octave Group and the Director of North America Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Diageo. Additionally, they have worked at Elizabeth Arden, Revlon, Li & Fung Limited, and WarnerMedia, where they held various HR management roles. Joseph Varner has extensive experience in talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and strategic planning in the HR field.

Joseph Varner, PMP has a diverse education history. Joseph attended Grambling State University from 1992 to 1996, where they studied Public Administration & Social Service. Later, from 2005 to 2008, they pursued Human Resources Management & Strategic Leadership at Cornell University ILR School. Joseph also completed a Project Management Certification program at Arizona State University, although the specific dates are not provided. Additionally, they attended Wharton Executive Education for the Chief Human Resources Officer Program, although no dates are specified. In terms of certifications, Joseph obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2022. Joseph also holds a C-Level Human Resources Certificate from OnConferences, obtained in 2021.