In this special episode of the Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing, Adwoa Buahene sits down with Michelle Lau Torres, a strategic leader in workforce development, organizational effectiveness, and human-centric leadership. As Chief Learning Officer for the City of Austin, she is responsible for shaping talent development, employee engagement, and inclusion initiatives that foster a thriving workplace.

With nearly two decades of experience in public sector leadership, including roles in Austin Water Utility, Austin Bergstrom International Airport, and the Austin Police Department, Michelle has championed learning, leadership development, and DEIB strategies to create meaningful change.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

1. How to create learning environments that empower employees and elevate workplace culture.
2. The role of human-centric leadership in fostering belonging and professional growth.
3. Lessons from Government and Public Service in designing impactful workforce strategies.