Janie Payne

Janie Payne currently serves as the Vice President of People and Culture for the Council for Professional Recognition. In this role, Janie is responsible for envisioning, developing, and executing initiatives that strategically manage talent and culture to align people strategies with the overarching business vision of the Council. Prior to this, she held the position of Vice President of Administration at Equal Justice Works, where she was responsible for leading human resources, financial operations, facilities management, and information technology. She was also accountable for developing and implementing strategies to attract diverse talent, and the creation of an inclusive work environment. Janie has held executive positions in the private, federal, and not-for-profit sectors. In these roles, she has received recognition from management, industry publications, peers, and staff for driving the development and execution of programs that created an engaged and productive workforce. Janie was one of the first African American women to be featured on the cover of Human Resources Executive magazine. Janie received her Master of Arts degree in Organization Development from American University. She completed the year-long Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program sponsored by The Schaefer Center for Public Policy and The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. She is a trained mediator and a Certified Professional Coach.