KeyAnna Schmiedl

KeyAnna Schmiedl is an award-winning HR leader and the Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, where she helps organizations transform their employee experience, build inclusive organizational cultures, and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the fabric of their business strategy. With a career rooted in aligning passion with purpose, KeyAnna is dedicated to fostering environments where belonging and human connection drive both individual and organizational success.

Her approach to people strategy is guided by “intention-to-impact”—observing organizational landscapes, crafting customized strategies, and delivering sustainable results. As a trusted advisor to the C-Suite, KeyAnna empowers leaders with the tools, insights, and mindset shifts needed to strengthen culture, engage employees, and make impactful decisions that accelerate both business and people outcomes.

Prior to Workhuman, KeyAnna served as Global Head of Culture & Inclusion at Wayfair, where she designed and executed the company’s global DEI strategy. Under her leadership, Wayfair earned recognition on Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Companies for LGBT Equality”, and Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the People Management category. Her work also earned her the prestigious Diversity Leader Award from Diversity Journal®.

Renowned for her ability to navigate complex organizational structures, foster dialogue on DEI at every level, and equip leaders to move from cautious to courageous conversations, KeyAnna is a sought-after voice in the HR and people leadership space. Her superpower lies in translating values into actionable strategies that create workplaces where people truly feel they belong.