Cenina is a seasoned talent management strategist and change agent with a history of leading organizations through various change initiatives of varying size and scope. She understands the nuances of talent cultivation and the intricate role of talent management within the broader organizational development framework. With a value-added mindset and always with an eye to the future, Cenina continually positions her department as a true growth driver, value creator, and business partner to all other departments.
Cenina is a time-tested visionary who effectively bridges the gap between people, business, and technology. After every top-to-bottom assessment of an organization and its needs, she designs integrated, actionable talent management roadmaps that shape a high-performing culture, develop an internal pipeline of future leaders, create a clear pathway up the corporate ladder, and inspire employees to meet or exceed their professional and career potential.
Early in her career, Cenina held the role of Talent Development - Contact Center Manager with The Coca-Cola Company, where she spearheaded a suite of mission- critical change initiatives to modernize day-to-day operations, optimize talent selection and development processes, and nurture future leaders through an innovative combination of mentorship programs, development policies, and rotational job assignments.
In 2011, she joined Emory Healthcare as Succession Planning Manager, where she effectively analyzed and predicted talent gaps across all lines of business; Cenina leveraged a combination of talent management strategies, organizational effectiveness plans, and succession planning initiatives to position the right people in the right roles, enabling Emory to scale efficiently.
Between 2019 and 2022, Cenina assumed a number of progressively senior roles within the talent management space, culminating in the Director of Talent and Culture position with Focus Brands. For that role, she established a world class talent management and culture framework, developing integrated strategies to foster a top-down culture of inclusivity and diversity, establish a scalable and high-performing talent pipeline, shape the next generation of business leaders, and incentivize and reward professional accomplishments.
Cenina strikes a careful balance between the needs of both employees and her organization; on the one hand, positioning employees optimally to generate maximum value for the organization and its clients, and on the other hand, positioning companies optimally to deliver against their growth objectives and strategic priorities. All while employing a data-backed, KPI-driven, and insight-based approach to drive continuous improvement opportunities across teams, departments, and global branches.
In her spare time, she takes in long walks in the park along with an occasional run. She is a self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys road trips, weekend getaways and exploring unique travel destinations with friends and family. She also finds time to volunteer in the local community with particular interest in organizations that focus on providing the youth with opportunities to develop critical leadership skills and exposure to diverse worldviews.
