Natalie Breece

Chief People + Diversity Officer

Professional Overview
Natalie Breece is an accomplished human resources leader with a strong track record of driving strategic people initiatives and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the technology industry. As the Chief People + Diversity Officer at thredUP, she is responsible for spearheading the company's people operations, talent management, and diversity and inclusion programs.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her role as Chief People + Diversity Officer at thredUP, Natalie is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. She has played a pivotal role in shaping thredUP's people-centric culture and fostering an inclusive work environment. Under her leadership, thredUP has been recognized for its progressive HR practices and commitment to diversity.

Career Progression
Natalie's career trajectory has been marked by a steady progression in the human resources field. Prior to her current role, she served as the Senior Vice President of People and Vice President of People at thredUP, where she spearheaded the company's talent management and HR operations. She has also held various recruiting and HR roles at Zenefits, ADP, and G/O Digital, honing her expertise in talent acquisition, employee development, and HR strategy.

Natalie's industry impact is further highlighted by her external advisory roles. She currently serves as a CPO Council Member at Lattice, an HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens Venture Capital, and an Advisor at PeopleTech Enterprise, leveraging her deep industry knowledge to support the growth and development of other organizations.

Academic Background
Natalie holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she specialized in Psychology and Communication Studies.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic human resources management

• Talent acquisition and retention

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion program development

• Employee engagement and culture building

• HR technology implementation and optimization

• Organizational design and development

Professional Impact
During her tenure at thredUP, Natalie has spearheaded numerous initiatives that have had a significant impact on the company's people operations and culture. She has implemented innovative recruitment strategies that have enabled thredUP to attract and retain top-tier talent, and has developed comprehensive diversity and inclusion programs that have fostered a more inclusive work environment.

Natalie's contributions have been recognized by industry peers, and she has been invited to serve on influential advisory boards, such as the CPO Council at Lattice, where she provides strategic guidance and shares best practices with other HR leaders.

Conclusion
Natalie Breece is a seasoned human resources executive with a proven track record of driving strategic people initiatives and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the technology industry. As the Chief People + Diversity Officer at thredUP, she continues to make a meaningful impact on the company's culture and people operations, positioning thredUP as an employer of choice in the market.