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Mara Rae Consulting

Fractional Chief People Officer

Executive People & Culture Leadership — When You Need It Most.

Mara Rae Neufeld Rivera, MS, SHRM-SCP

You may not need a full-time Chief People Officer.

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You may need the experience of one.

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I partner with CEOs and leadership teams to connect people strategy to business strategy, navigate organizational change, strengthen leadership, and build the organizational foundation needed for what's next.​​​
Strategic when you need perspective.
Hands-on when you need execution.
Human-Centered Always.
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WHEN ORGANIZATIONS NEED EXPERIENCED PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Growth creates complexity. Change creates uncertainty. And sometimes the organization simply needs an experienced People executive at the table.

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I step in when you need someone who can:

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  • Advise the CEO and leadership team

  • Lead or elevate the People function

  • Strengthen organizational structure and leadership capability

  • Navigate significant change and transformation

  • Build practical People systems and infrastructure

  • Address complex talent, culture, performance, and compensation challenges

  • Turn strategy into action

Why a Fractional CPO?

A full-time CPO isn't always the right answer.

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You may be growing rapidly. Going through a transformation. Between People leaders. Building your People function. Preparing for what's next. Or simply looking for an experienced executive partner who can help you see the situation clearly and move forward.

 

That's where a Fractional CPO can make a difference.

 

CPO-level leadership without necessarily making a full-time C-suite hire.

What I BrinG

Executive Perspective

I understand what it means to sit at the leadership table, partner with a CEO, and connect People decisions to business decisions.

Organizational Expertise

From organizational design and leadership development to culture, succession, performance, compensation, and People operations, I know how the pieces fit together.

Practical Execution

I'm not an advisor who hands you a report and walks away. I can lead the work, build the framework, coach the team, and help make it happen.

Human-Centered Leadership

Strong organizations require both accountability and humanity. I believe you can make difficult business decisions while treating people with dignity, empathy, and respect.

25+ YEARS OF EXECUTIVE PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

I've served as a Chief People Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President, and Senior Director of People & Culture across global companies, entrepreneurial businesses, employee-owned organizations, nonprofits, B Corps, and purpose-driven organizations.

 

I bring that breadth of experience to every engagement along with the perspective to quickly understand what an organization needs next.

Let's Talk

If your organization is at an inflection point, or you simply need experienced People leadership at the table, I'd welcome a conversation.

Mara Rae Rivera, MS, SHRM-SCP
Fractional Chief People Officer
Mara Rae Consulting

mara@mararaeconsulting.com
802.299.7900​​

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