A Fresh Perspective in HR podcast episode

A Fresh Perspective in HR

With Grace Carlsen


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Grace Carlsen, the Production Coordinator here at the HRart Center, joins Samm and Dave on this podcast episode to share her powerful perspective on Human Resources, which she describes as ever-evolving. Writing potent articles for the HRart Center blog on topics like workplace mental health, adjusting systems to stay true to business values and gender inclusivity in the workplace; Grace has a lot to say on the future of the workplace and HR. Tune into this episode to learn more about Grace’s foundational beliefs and the power of being an empath in HR.

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About the Guest

Grace Carlsen

Grace Carlsen (she/her/hers) is proud to be the Productions Coordinator here at The HRart Center. Along with working at The HRart Center, Grace works as a Compliance Coordinator within the non-profit industry in NJ. With experience in HR operations and DEI incentives, Grace is passionate about enhancing the well-being of the workforce for the generations to come.

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About the Hosts

David Chiaverini

David is a Business Insurance Executive for McConkey Insurance & Benefits. He is a strong advocate for his clients, leveraging insurance company relationships made during his 30+ year career. He holds both the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) designations.

Originally from Wilmington, DE, David now lives in York with his wife Anna Maria. He stays active in the community, volunteering his time for a variety of organizations and causes. When he’s not working David spends time as an audiobook narrator.

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Samm Smeltzer

Samm is an HR Visionary and Medical Qigong Healer. In November 2021, she earned her Masters certification in Medical Qigong with Ted O’Brien at the East Coast Institute of Medical Qigong. As an HR Visionary, her decade-long pursuit of the missing elements for employee engagement within organizations led her down this path of merging Spirituality, Eastern Medicine and workplace wellness to create the potential for deep healing within our workplace cultures.

As a Medical Qigong Therapist, Samm’s clients come from a range of different backgrounds though she specializes in healing stress and burnout for professionals as well as coaching them back to their Connected Path. She is currently pursuing her doctoral certificate in Medical Qigong at the 3 Treasures School of Medical Qigong studying under Lisa VanOstrand.

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