Charissa Samaniego, Ph.D. is a Workforce Data Analyst with the Colorado Judicial Branch, where she focuses on using people analytics to strengthen how organizations understand and support their workforce. Her work centers on translating workforce and employee experience data into meaningful narratives that help leaders make thoughtful, people-centered decisions. Dr. Samaniego is passionate about building inclusive workplaces where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. She leverages research-backed insights and practical analytics to illuminate opportunities for growth, measure outcomes, and foster accountability for improving organizational culture. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Houston.

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