Shonna D. Waters Phd

About the Author

Shonna D. Waters, PhD, is a distinguished expert in human resources and organizational development with over two decades of experience in leveraging data to drive strategic HR initiatives. Holding a doctorate in industrial-organizational psychology, she has served in leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, where she pioneered analytics-driven approaches to talent management and employee engagement. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Waters empowers HR professionals to harness data for informed decision-making and transformative outcomes. Her seminal work, The Practical Guide to HR Analytics: Using Data to Inform, Transform, and Empower HR Decisions, distills complex concepts into actionable insights, making advanced analytics accessible to practitioners at all levels. Through her writing and thought leadership, she continues to shape the future of human capital strategies in an increasingly data-centric world.