In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Teresa Roche, a catalyst for business, leadership, and cultural transformation, who serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Fort Collins. Known for her ability to see the whole system and engage diverse perspectives, Teresa has spearheaded initiatives such as the City’s Future of Work strategy, talent acquisition and development transformation, and regional efforts to enhance diversity in hiring and retention. With a career spanning public and private sectors, Teresa has partnered with leaders to navigate complexity, balance organizational tensions, and foster cultures of belonging and purpose. Her deep commitment to foresight and adaptive leadership has earned her recognition as one of the top HR practitioners and leadership development experts.

We delve into Teresa’s insights on building adaptive organizations, creating dignified spaces for collaboration, and aligning workplace strategies with societal and organizational goals.