Emerging Culture Creators 2025: Meet the 25 leaders redefining workplace culture

Culture Amp is pleased to unveil its second annual list of Emerging Culture Creators, honoring 25 influential leaders who are shaping the future of workplace culture. This year’s recipients redefine what it means to create a thriving work environment. They drive innovation, improve the employee experience, and transform organizational priorities for the better.

These talented culture leaders leverage insights to develop smarter people strategies, empower employees with continuous growth opportunities, and foster fair, representative, and inclusive workplaces. They shape organizational values while pioneering new ways to adapt as workplaces continue to evolve. Their efforts are bringing about meaningful change and making a lasting impact on how we work.

Culture Amp CEO Didier Elzinga says, “This initiative recognizes the individuals at the forefront of transforming workplace culture, behaviors and experience. Their bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and decisive leadership inspire new ways of working, paving the way for a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable future of work.”

Introducing the Emerging Culture Creators for 2025

This year, Culture Amp has selected 25 Emerging Culture Creators in five categories:

Data and Analytics

Leveraging data to make smarter workforce decisions, enhance the employee experience, and achieve better business results.

• Anthony Onesto, CHRO, Suzy
• Ludek Stehlik, People and Data Scientist, Sanofi
• Nicole Lettich, Senior Director of People Analytics, Nasdaq
• Rekha Gurnani Chowdhury, Founder, The Comp Ally
• Stephanie Murphy, VP People Experience, UnitedHealth Group

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Driving initiatives that cultivate inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

• Asheli Mann-Lofthouse, President and CEO, Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective
• Aubrey Williams, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senior Specialist, Wikimedia Foundation
• Fabiola Campbell, Founder and CEO, Professional Migrant Women
• Max Masure, Senior Service Designer and UX Strategist, Wondros and National Health Institutes
• Tiffany Yu, Author, Founder and CEO, Diversability

Future of Work

Supporting leaders and professionals to embrace innovative technologies and forward-thinking strategies that position their organizations for long-term growth and resilience in the face of change.

• Anessa Fike, CEO, Fractional Chief People Officer, and Author, Fike+Co
• Ariel Belgrave-Harris, CEO and Founder, GymHooky
• Jephtah Abu, Founder, Talentpoel
• Josh Allan Dykstra, CEO, The Work Revolution
• Julie Trell, Founder and Chief Play Officer, Playful Purpose

In-House People and Culture

Shaping the internal workplace environment to enhance employee engagement and align company values with daily operations, fostering a positive and productive culture.

• Angela Gaylard, Chief People Officer, Youth Projects
• Dr. Archana Vechalekar, Head of People, Woliba
• Casey Boyles, Chief of Staff and Culture, Guild
• Catherine Mattice, Founder and CEO, Civility Partners, Inc.
• Inge Maria Wulff, Head of Brand & People, Simply Black Media

Learning and Development

Helping employees acquire new skills, grow in their roles, and reach their full potential to support both individual and organizational success.

• Elizabeth Boyd, Director of Learning and Development, Own Company
• Joerie Nijhuis, Co-CEO, IT'S UP TO YOU
• Luciana Leuci Garcia, Senior Global Talent Generalist, ITX
• Natalia Bayurova, Founder, Relightenment
• Richard Lopez, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer, FounderFuego