
“Game-changers compare what‘s possible to what’s currently being done. They spur a shift in the status quo.”
— Investopedia
The C2HR Game Changers awards program celebrates extraordinary talent across our community of 4,800 human resources professionals in the media, technology and entertainment industry. HR Game Changers set the bar when it comes to innovating, driving results and elevating the employee experience. We’re thrilled to honor C2HR’s 2024 class of HR Game Changers.
For larger teams (denoted with a *), full team photos are featured at the end of the page.

Advocates are individuals and teams who elevate the people within an organization by creating an inclusive, welcoming environment to foster a real sense of belonging. They remove barriers and create opportunities to empower talent across the organization. The 2024 HR Game Changers in the Advocates category are:
VP, Talent & Inclusion, Comcast Advertising
Director of HR, Midco
Cultivators build culture and amplify employee engagement by encouraging cross-department communication and collaboration. They are true ambassadors of relationship building and the glue that binds countless employees into a unified, synergistic team. The 2024 Cultivators are:
Senior Director, Talent & Engagement, Comcast Advertising
Director of Employee Relations, Disney
Vice President, Human Resources, NBCUniversal
Manager, Talent Acquisition, Warner Bros. Discovery
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist, ESPN
In their quest to elevate others, Ignitors champion development and mentoring programs. Their commitment to creating a clear pathway for advancement is inspiring. The 2024 Ignitors are:
Senior Manager, Learning & Development, A+E Networks
Founder & Executive Director, Blind Institute of Technology
Director of Learning & Development, Midco
HR Business Partner, ESPN
Recipients in this category have the ability to see the big picture. They work tirelessly to advance their vision from a concept to a reality, thus helping their organizations achieve greater success. The 2024 Strategists are:
Benefits Analyst, A+E Networks
Manager, HR Business Partner, ESPN
Manager, Human Resources, DreamWorks Animation
Transformers leverage data, technology and creative thinking to innovate programs, processes and initiatives. These award recipients are passionate agents of change who exhibit agility and a fierce determination to drive results. The 2024 HR Game Changers in the Transformers category are:
Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast Advertising
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition Operations, NBCUniversal
HR Business Partner, Cox Communications
Vice President, People Analytics & Workforce Planning, Paramount Global
Senior Director of Global Flex Talent, Warner Bros. Discovery
Program Manager, Learning & Development, ESPN
Director of Human Resources, Midco


















