With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and People Operations—ten of which have been in the fast-paced tech industry—Saralynn Pizano is a strategic and people-first executive who has built and scaled high-performance cultures in growth-stage and global organizations. Currently serving as the Vice President of People & Culture at Sanas, Saralynn sits on the executive team and leads initiatives that span talent strategy, organizational development, and employee experience across multiple geographies. Saralynn holds a master’s degree in Employment Law and is known for blending deep compliance knowledge with a human-centered approach. She brings a strong track record in translating data and insights into actionable strategies that improve talent attraction, retention, and development. Her passion lies in creating employee-centric environments that drive performance while honoring the whole human. Throughout her career, Saralynn has frequently navigated leadership spaces as the only woman at the executive table—an experience that has deepened her empathy, shaped her leadership approach, and reinforced her commitment to building more inclusive and equitable workplaces. She brings a thoughtful perspective to conversations around HR transformation, inclusive leadership, and the evolving role of People teams as strategic partners to the C-suite.