Claudia St. John, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Women's Summit 2026 Speaker
About
Claudia St. John, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the Founder and CEO of The Workplace Advisors, a leading HR consulting and training firm specializing in equipping businesses with the consulting support and people skills they need to grow.
She is an SPHR (Senior Professional in HR), SHRM-SCP (SHRM Senior Certified Professional), and Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst who empowers organizations with evidence-backed insights, so they can navigate the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, engagement, and retention with confidence and foresight. Known as The Workplace Advisor, she helps organizations zoom out, shift their mindset, and build businesses that lead their industry.
A frequent keynote speaker, Claudia is a regular media contributor on the topic of HR. She wrote the book, Transforming Teams: Tips For Improving Collaboration and Building Trust, a book that addresses why fundamental breakdowns happen within organizations, and what leaders can do to correct them.
Claudia holds an Undergraduate degree in Employee Benefits & Labor Relations from The American University and a Master’s degree in Business & Public Administration from The George Washington University, in addition to numerous HR and behavioral science certifications.
Details
Founder & CEO of The Workplace Advisors
Author of Transforming Teams: Tips For Improving Collaboration and Building Trust
Keynote Speaker
Senior Professional in HR (SPHR)
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst
Master’s in Business & Public Administration, The George Washington University
Business & Public Administration from The George Washington University