Who we are?
We are a small, thoughtfully crafted community excited about building cultures and curating experiences in remote forward environments. We connect for virtual learning opportunities and generously share our knowledge, leading the Future of Work conversation.
Voices of growth and transformation
Discover the impact of People Ops Leaders on participants
Kim Rohrer
Principal People Partner, Oyster
I left feeling engaged, inspired, and grateful to have dedicated a few days to learning from my community and sharing what I know.
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Vanesa Cotlar
VP People & Culture, Policy Me
We talk a lot about mentorship but peer(ship!) is just as important. Having a few people (or if you are lucky, a group) who understand your role and whom you can bounce ideas off of is immensely valuable.
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Jomana Elwenni
Head of People, Community.com
With a focus on the biggest challenge of all and that is #culture - and how creating autonomy, belonging, and connection in remote cultures can be a leading force to great cultures, engagement, and retention.
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Tereza Machackova
Head of People, Deepnote
Employee engagement, remote work, and burnout were crucial topics. Conversations with inspiring leaders like Marti Sollenberger, and Darcy Marie Boles were invaluable, particularly during these challenging times. The Retreat team did an exc...
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Jess P. Leonard
Heads of People & Ops, Gamesight
Retreat's People Ops offsite exceeded my expectations, boosting my confidence and network. Meeting fellow startup professionals in the same role, discussing our common challenges was eye-opening. The workshops were practical and enlightenin...
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We started this community to help solve the unique challenges faced by People Ops professionals in remote work environments. Our small and thoughtfully crafted community is excited about building cultures and curating experiences in remote forward environments. We connect for virtual learning opportunities and generously share our knowledge, leading the Future of Work conversation.
Grow with a supportive community
Exclusive Workshops
Access to monthly online workshops led by professionals in the field.
Community-Retreat
At the end of each cohort, our members have the opportunity to come together for an exciting in person offsite.
Slack Community
Our exclusive Slack community is the hub for sharing information, tool updates, and valuable tips among our members.
Cohort 4 Instructors & Schedules
Orientation
May 31st
10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Online Session
June 7th
10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Melanie Naranjo, VP People, Ethena
Breaking the cycle of dysfunction: For the People professional tired of talking in circles
Online Session
June 14th
10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Kim Rohrer, Co-Founder, Peak HR
Transforming Your Career Journey
The Future of Team Summit
June 20th
9:00 AM PST
Online Session
June 28th
10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Vanesa Cotlar, VP People & Culture, Policy Me
Seamless remote onboarding: it really can be done!
Online Session
July 12th
10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Jennifer Kim, CEO, Workflow
Workshop: Executive Influence for People Leaders
Offsite Destination
The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley features luxury accommodations, a spa, dining, and 50,000 sq ft of event space, ideal for company offsites with leisure and meeting facilities.
Cohort 4 Instructors
Jennifer Kim
Founder/CEO, Workflow
Kim Rohrer
Co-Founder, PeakHR
Melanie Naranjo
VP People, Ethena
Vanesa Cotlar
VP People & Culture, PolicyMe
Explore Our Previous Instructors
Stacey Nordwall
Head of Employee Experience, Pyn
Jennifer Kim
CEO & Founder, Workflow
Kim Rohrer
Principal People Partner
Matt Hoffman
Partner & Head of Talent, M13
Sara Seabourne
Head of People and Culture, Blue Ocean
Ben Aronowicz
Co-Founder, Union
Ivori Johnson
Head of People, Talent & DEIB, ChartHop
About Stacey Nordwall
Head of Employee Experience at Pyn, holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary's College and a BA in Psychology and Communication from Stanford. Committed to inclusive workplaces and advancing People teams for modern work challenges.
Application Process
Form Application
First close is March 15th, final close April 12th. Apply now via the application form.
Interview
You'll be contacted within two weeks of applying with an interview invitation.
Membership Offer
By April 19th, you'll receive selection results and, if successful, an invitation to join the community.
Our Organizers & Facilitators
I am excited to welcome all the new members of the People Ops Leaders community! This community is full of people who are eager to meet other like-minded HR professionals, who are happy to add their two cents into any discussion and lend an ear to any problem you may be facing.
Michaela Kolackova
Cohort 4 Manager
Jack Tadami
Co-Founder and COO of Retreat
Chan Hirashima
Retreat Director
Lorena Manrique
Off-Site Events Manager
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