Mary Greiner

Mary Greiner, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRBP is a seasoned HR executive with 30+ years of experience leading strategic human capital initiatives across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. Mary is known for aligning people strategy with business goals, fostering leadership development, and driving transformational change. She holds a Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) degree in Liberal Arts from The University of Iowa, which continues to shape her inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to leadership.

A skilled conference organizer and connector, she served as Iowa SHRM State Conference Director and Co-Director—roles that highlight her strengths in stakeholder engagement, event strategy, and HR thought leadership. Mary has also held prominent roles with SHRM, CUPA-HR, and HERC, and brings deep expertise in DEI, succession planning, workforce analytics, compensation strategy and employee engagement. Passionate about building inclusive and high-performing cultures, Mary is a trusted advisor and dynamic leader committed to growing organizations and empowering talent.