Lisa Toppin, Ed.D Bio

Lisa Toppin, Ed.D has built a career as a Human Resources Executive and is currently the head of Workforce and Market Expansion at The Carson Group. She has led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and Illumina, Inc. Toppin has also held roles leading HR Delivery and Learning and Development. The Charlotte Business Journal recognized her for her impact in leading DEI with the 2018 Women in Business award. Toppin is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and continues to practice Strengths training and coaching today.

Dr. Toppin's academic journey is a testament to her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. She completed her undergraduate education with degrees in Speech Pathology and Psychology at Howard University and George Washington, respectively. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to complete a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations/Human Resources at Rutgers University and a terminal degree in Human Resources Development at George Washington University.

Lisa lives with her family in Charlotte, NC, and enjoys writing a blog and podcasting. Her articles and podcasts are posted on her website www.drlisatoppin.com.

Highlights and Experience

As an innovative Human Resources Executive, Lisa helps business leaders advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and innovation in every aspect of their organization. She leverages the Talent Life Cycle as a key framework to ensure DEI is embedded throughout the business.

At Illumina, Lisa led the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to foster an inclusive and innovative culture. She built learning programs, supported leaders, and engaged employees across the global organization. She has

extensive experience in HR leadership, talent management, coaching, and executive recruiting, working with large national firms such as LPL, Charles Schwab, Phillips Petroleum, and Sherwin Williams.

Lisa is often invited as a keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant on inclusion, diversity, leadership, and organizational development topics. She is committed to serving her community and developing the next generation of leaders through various volunteer and board roles.

Lisa Toppin, Ed.D

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