A Strategic Chief Human Resources Officer and Independent Director with expertise in ESG. As a Trusted strategic advidor, she led and executed human capital management strategies by building strategic partnerships, creating and executing leadership development programs, and hiring top talent across the organization including C-Suite positions.
Currently, she is responsible for the enterprise-wide Talent Development Programs including the Mentoring programs for the company. Prior to this role, Gail led AT&T’s Summer Intern Program, Leadership Development Programs and strategic talent development partnerships including HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities), minority-serving institutions, women’s organizations, and diverse stakeholders. Gail served on the Executive Leadership teams of 5 Presidents of AT&T Government Solutions including two professional services subsidiaries; GSI and ATTSCO
Her ability to effectively respond to global growth, market changes, and economic challenges has made her a treasured resource and propelled her steadfast career. She has led high performing teams at AT&T through mergers and acquisitions and knows what it takes to drive a multi-billion-dollar organization in the 21st century.
She is passionate about connecting talent with the right career opportunities and the community with corporate America. She launched a mentoring program for African-American students at VCU in 2015 and gives back to the community by mentoring dozens of AT&T employees, college students, and high school students on their careers.
Gail is a highly sought-after speaker for various panels on topics related to diversity and inclusion, innovation, workforce planning, generational mentoring, and minority recruitment and retention.