Alana Brandes is the Chief People Officer at Guild, which helps leading employers, like Chipotle, Target, Walgreens, JPMorgan Chase, Hilton, PepsiCo, Tyson, build skilled and resilient workforces through education and career growth, where she leads efforts to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent while fostering an environment where employees can contribute the best work of their careers. With over 15 years of experience in progressive HR leadership roles, Alana has been instrumental in driving workforce transformation, culture activation, leadership development, and people programs that align seamlessly with business objectives and deliver meaningful impact. Alana is passionate about the intersection of education, career mobility, and workforce development, which brought her to Guild over four years ago. She is driven by a lifelong quest to support those around her in reaching their full potential.
