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Atlanta, GA-based YMCA of Metro Atlanta has Appointed DeRetta Cole as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Our cause defines us. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That`s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
About the Person
DeRetta Cole is the Chief Human Resources Officer at YMCA of Metro Atlanta. DeRetta comes to the Y from First Data, where she provided consultation on human capital and organizational development strategies for over 5,000 First Data colleagues within Financial Services and Consumer and Network Solutions. Previously, DeRetta was vice president of human resources for Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc., supporting Global Technology Operations. Before joining Turner, DeRetta held leadership roles with Ernst & Young, ADP, HomeGrocer.com, and YUM Brand. In addition to human resources responsibilities like compensation and benefits, compliance, training, and employment policies, DeRetta brings an expansive, strategic talent management philosophy to the Y. She will support strategic board-level initiatives and be a thought leader and contributor to the leadership team. DeRetta grew up in Kansas City and moved to Georgia when she was in high school. She earned a bachelor`s degree from the University of Georgia, an MBA from Clark Atlanta University and a doctorate in adult education from the University of Georgia. Currently she is a board member and personnel chair of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, member of the Business Education Council for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the chair of the Leadership Development MIG of the International Leadership Association. In her spare time, DeRetta likes to travel, golf and cook. DeRetta has two sons, Cole, 16, and Austin, 14. They attend Lanier High School and participate in football and baseball.
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