Reston, VA-based Intelligent Waves, LLC announced on July 29 that Heidi Pirela will join the company as its new chief human resources officer. In support of Intelligent Waves’ growth and expansion, she will be responsible for leading the company’s invigorated human resources (HR) function, including organization development, integrated talent management, leadership development, and culture. Pirela has a proven track record of leading HR teams that maximize efficiency, drive engagement, and leverage integrated HR technologies to add value and deliver best in class HR strategies.
Pirela joins the Intelligent Waves team after serving for two years as head of people operations for Spaceflight Industries, a geospatial intelligence and data analytics company focused on satellite imagery and on-demand intelligence offerings.
Tony Crescenzo, president of Intelligent Waves, LLC, commented, “We are excited to add Heidi Pirela to our leadership team as we continue to experience unprecedented growth. Heidi has a stellar reputation of being an effective change agent and will focus on expanding our culture of innovation, enhancing employee satisfaction, and fostering a positive culture that inspires impact, inclusiveness, and a strong sense of community.”
Pirela said, “I am thrilled to join Intelligent Waves, a leading-edge company that stands for innovation and a winning culture, and I can’t wait to help make a significant impact to the of growth and expansion of this great company. What sold me on this opportunity was IW’s strong core values, commitment to the veterans community and national defense, and its impressive leadership team who have accomplished so much over the past few years.”
She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD and a master’s in public administration with a focus on human resource management from American University in Washington, DC. Pirela is certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). She is also certified by the Society of Human Resources Management with the designation of the Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Pirela holds a certificate in human resources management from George Mason University and a certification in performance management innovation (PMI) from the Human Capital Institute (HCI).
Source: Intelligent Waves
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