The word change agent is often tossed around, but Shavonne fully embodies what it means to generate a culture shift. She is one of those rare leaders that leaves everyone and every company better than she found it. I had the pleasure of working with Shavonne at the beginning of my retail management career with Target. From the moment she stepped foot into the HR leadership role, Shavonne began to recreate a culture that our store desperately needed. On an even more personal note, she was tasked to prepare me for a multi-level interview process to promote to the next leadership tier. What I received, instead, was true mentorship and development—the most value-added experience in my career to this date. Shavonne showed me that she genuinely cared by investing her time and attention beyond what was required, helping me recognize and harness my strengths for success, and holding me accountable to utilize my opportunities for strategic growth. Not only did I achieve that promotion and continue to excel with the company, but I became a better leader.

—  Tennie Eppinger, Los Angeles, CA