Melissa has been with Trimble for nearly six years leading people strategies as part of the People eXperience team. Last year, Melissa was tasked to lead Trimble’s Talent attraction, engagement, and development teams. She also leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Core Team focused on executing initiatives and actions for a multi-year DEI strategy. Prior to joining Trimble, Melissa worked in HR leadership roles at Medtronic, CenturyLink, Leprino Foods, and Ball Corporation. With over 20 years leading people initiatives, Melissa believes companies are only as good as their people, so we have to consider the people aspect of all business strategies and objectives and consider the experience and culture we create that attracts, engages and motivates our people to achieve exceptional results. Melissa, a first-generation college graduate, attended the University of Colorado at Boulder Leeds School of Business. Melissa lives in Colorado and enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She loves water sports and can be found paddleboarding in the summertime.