09/30/2025
Member Spotlight: Samia Javed 🌟
With over 15 years of experience transforming workplaces, Samia Javed is redefining what it means to lead with vision, strategy, and humanity.
As Director of Human Resources at 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, she partners with executive leadership to reimagine organizational design, drive workforce planning, and embed DEI into the core of business culture.
Samia’s career highlights span some of the world’s most innovative companies—supporting global expansion at Tesla, driving IPO readiness at Lyft, shaping future-of-work strategies at Syngenta, and leading enterprise talent transformation at Panera.
Her work consistently elevates HR as a driver of performance, innovation, and resilience.
Beyond the boardroom, Samia is a mentor, advocate for inclusive leadership, and global connector who believes people are an organization’s greatest asset and secret advantage. With an MBA, dual Bachelor’s degrees, and ongoing SPHR and PMP certifications, she continues to invest in her own growth while inspiring excellence in others.
Her leadership is anchored in care, community, and empowerment—a true testament to her belief that investing in people unlocks possibility and the future of work.
We are proud to feature Worldwide Women’s Association Member Samia Javed —a transformative leader shaping workplaces of tomorrow.
Connect with Samia: linkedin.com/in/samiajaved