United States | 2026
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Shannon Anderson is an award-winning HR executive and Founder & CEO of GritHR Solutions, a fast-growing HR consulting and outsourcing firm serving organizations across the United States. What began as a one-woman operation has scaled into a seven-figure business supporting companies through complex people operations, compliance, and organizational transformation. Known for her direct, results-driven approach, Shannon has built a reputation for helping leaders “fix what they tolerate” by addressing breakdowns in leadership, performance, and accountability. Under her leadership, GritHR has grown to a team of over 20 professionals, delivering strategic HR solutions to clients ranging from startups to enterprise organizations. In addition to leading GritHR, Shannon serves in executive HR roles across multiple organizations, driving large-scale workforce strategy, restructuring initiatives, and operational improvements. Her work sits at the intersection of business strategy and human capital, ensuring companies are not only compliant, but built to scale. Through her leadership, Shannon continues to redefine the role of HR from a reactive function to a strategic driver of business performance.
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Katherine Hoffmann
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Outstanding Female Entrepreneur - Legacy Business Over 10 Years
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United States
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Kim Barin
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Outstanding Female in Creative Services - Outstanding Female in Brand Design
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United States
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Lisa McAteer
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Outstanding Female Executive - Outstanding Transformation Leader
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United States
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Joanne Fedeyko
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Outstanding Female Influencer - Outstanding Female Influencer in Startups & Entrepreneurship
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United States