Yvette Lopez-Coelho
Yvette Lopez-Coelho, is a strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving inclusive, high-performing cultures across industries including technology, investment, healthcare, retail, and nonprofit sectors. She has a strong background in people operations, HR transformation, compensation and benefits, HR technology, and employee experience, supporting organizations from startups to large enterprise transformations. She holds a master’s degree from Northeastern University and is committed to continuous learning, including exploring AI applications in HR. Yvette is also actively involved in mentoring and advancing workplace authenticity and inclusion.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)
• SHRM-CP
• Predictive Index Analyst
• University of Melbourne
• Hamilton College - Bachelor's Degree
• Northeastern University - Master's Degree
• SHRM
• SHRN
What do you attribute your success to?
Firstly, to my mother who raised me on her own. She taught me how to be assertive and to take pride in everything I do, no matter how small or big. Secondly, to the amazingly successful women I have come across in my career who mentored me and took chances on me. Lastly, to hard work, continuing to learn as much as possible, and persistence. I feel successful when I am authentic, use my voice, my seat at the table, and my influence to make work better for today’s workforce and for those coming behind me.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't let perfection get in the way of great / less is more.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don’t wait to feel ‘ready.’ Lead anyway and always. Stay curious, and define success on your terms.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
HR is considered a non-revenue generating function, so it is often the last role to fill or one of the earliest to lose out on funding. What I hope is that, by the value I and my fellow HR practitioners demonstrate, business leaders can see how much HR can help drive the business forward through enabling those who are revenue generating.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity - doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Willingness to learn from others and see other perspectives.
Locations
Strategic an Certified HR Operations Professional
Boston, MA 02210