A dynamic global leader in human resources
An engaging thought leader at the intersection of talent strategy and continuous learning, Dr. Dufrane is an award-winning leader and celebrated keynote speaker on the human side of successful business strategy in the 21st century.
Meet Dr. Amy Dufrane
Chief Executive Officer, HRCI®
Amy Schabacker Dufrane, Ed.D., SPHR, CAE, is CEO of HRCI® and founder and CEO of the HR Standards Institute (HRSI). At both, she is responsible for driving and disrupting conversations about building high-performing, strategic HR teams. An engaging thought leader at the intersection of talent strategy and continuous learning, Dr. Dufrane is an award-winning leader and celebrated keynote speaker on the human side of successful business strategy.
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The Age of HR (2026)
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Published by Center for Executive Succession at the Darla Moore School, The Age of HR is a comprehensive anthology addressing the evolving role of human resources in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The collection brings together 61 chapters from 83 of the world’s foremost thinkers (including Amy Dufrane) in stakeholder value, business and HR strategy, talent management, organization capabilities, and leadership — written at the inflection point where AI, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving stakeholder expectations are reshaping the future of work required innovations in HR.
