Manage HR Magazine proudly presents the Learning and Director of People & Culture of the Year - 2026, recognizing leaders who are redefining how organizations attract and retain talent through thoughtful compensation and benefits strategies. These professionals design total rewards programs that align employee expectations with business objectives while supporting workforce engagement across diverse organizational settings. Their leadership helps companies strengthen talent retention and respond to evolving workforce needs, enabling organizations to build a more committed workforce while supporting long-term business performance.
Kyleen DeMember, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of People & Culture
Kyleen DeMember is a People and Culture leader with more than 20 years of experience across construction, healthcare and consulting. As Director of People & Culture, she leads talent development, employee engagement, recruitment and organizational effectiveness, helping build strong workplace cultures and high-performing teams.