Overview
Elizabeth Mattila serves as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Environmental Defense Fund, a position Mattila has held since September 2018[1][3]. Mattila's career at the organization has included roles as Vice President of Global HR and Operations, Associate Vice President of Global HR, and Senior Director of Human Resources[4][5][6]. Prior to joining Environmental Defense Fund, Mattila worked as Director of Human Resources at Syneos Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and held a Director-level HR position at Time Inc.[7][9][10]. Mattila holds a Master's of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University Law School[11] and undergraduate degrees in Journalism and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison[12].
Profile introduction
Proactive, business-minded, results-driven HR Executive. Demonstrated strength building trusted relationships in global, highly matrixed organizations. Trusted advisor to CEO, Board, and Senior Leadership across global, nonprofit and for‑profit environments, including unionized workforces. Experience driving organizational change. Thrives in problem solving and operating as both a strategic and hands-on collaborative partner to achieve growth. Master’s Degree in Labor and Employment law. Substantial employee relations experience resolving complex, highly sensitive issues. Intermediate proficie…
Career history
- SVP, Chief Human Resources OfficerSep 2018 to presentEnvironmental Defense Fund
- Vice President, Global HR and OperationsAug 2021 to Mar 2025Environmental Defense Fund
- Associate Vice President, Global HRApr 2020 to Jul 2021Environmental Defense Fund
- Senior Director Human ResourcesSep 2018 to Mar 2020Environmental Defense Fund
- Director, Human ResourcesJul 2017 to Aug 2018Syneos Health
- Freelance Human Resources ConsultantJun 2016 to Jun 2017Self Employed
- Director, Human ResourcesJul 2013 to May 2016Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Director, Human ResourcesJul 2006 to Mar 2013Time Inc.
Education
- Master's of Jurisprudence, Labor and Employment LawAug 2020 - Aug 2022Tulane University Law School
BA Journalism; BA FrenchUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
- Masters Labor and Employment Law, Employment LawAug 2021 - Aug 2023Tulane University Law School
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