Christina Landes is a seasoned Human Resources professional and engaging speaker who brings over 25 years of experience from public, private, and non-profit sectors. Christina holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Communication with a concentration in Organizational Development and a Master's degree in Adult Education/HR Development, both from James Madison University. Christina holds the Senior Certified Professional credential through SHRM and is currently serving as President-Elect of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter.
Christina recently landed her dream job with HR Reliance as a Lead HR Consultant where she is dedicated to helping organizations and their people thrive through training and development. Christina’s prior experience includes 15 years with the Commonwealth of Virginia, most recently as a District HR Manager for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Before VDOT, Christina served at both the University of Virginia and James Madison University in a number of HR leadership, consulting, and development roles. As a passionate advocate for investing in leaders, Christina provides them with the tools they need to discover their strengths and apply them to their work.