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Kalifa Oliver, Ph.D.

Executive Advisor, Author, & Sr Director or Technology, Lowe's Companies
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Dr. Kalifa Oliver is a global HR leader, award-winning Employee Experience strategist, and author of I Think I Love My Job: Secrets to Designing a People-Centered Employer Value Proposition. She is known for blending data analytics, people-centered design, and customer experience philosophy to reimagine the employee experience. A distinguished scholar and speaker, she bridges academia and business with research, insights, and storytelling that inspire executives and future leaders alike.

    HR Tech and Transformation
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