Deirdre Groenen, Esq. is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. She leads all human resources and people functions for the organization and is responsible for developing and implementing human resources strategy, practices, and policies. She also manages employment litigation for the organization and works closely with outside counsel to develop strategy from initial pleadings through discovery, mediation, and settlement.
Ms. Groenen brings more than 20 years of combined experience in civil litigation, employment law, and human resources leadership. Prior to joining Acts, she practiced law as an attorney and civil litigator for eight years and held senior human resources (HR) leadership roles in the private sector. She has also been a frequent speaker on HR topics, including diversity and inclusion and HR compliance.
Ms. Groenen earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Temple University and a Juris Doctor from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).