Maceo Owens

Maceo Owens — Founder & CEO, The ERG Movement | Gen Z HR Leader | ERG Strategist | Employee Experience Innovator

Maceo Owens, widely known as The ERG Homegirl, is a dynamic HR leader and the visionary Founder & CEO of The ERG Movement—a trailblazing organization reshaping how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) drive business and belonging. With deep expertise in people strategy, DEI, and employee experience, Maceo brings a fresh, actionable perspective on building ERG programs that are efficient, equitable, and impactful.

Maceo's passion for ERGs is deeply personal. After experiencing firsthand how ERGs transformed her own career trajectory, she made it her mission to help companies harness their full potential. She has served as an ERG Leader and Program Manager at leading tech companies—leveraging her frontline experience as a former support agent to champion inclusive, grassroots engagement across all employee levels.

A rising voice in talent development and organizational culture, Maceo blends her entrepreneurial mindset with real-world HR strategy to create scalable, sustainable ERG programs. Her unique approach is informed by years of studying business building and applying those principles to transform ERGs into powerful drivers of employee engagement, retention, and innovation.

Through The ERG Movement, founded in 2022, Maceo empowers People Leaders to break free from outdated models and implement strategic, data-driven ERG frameworks that support DEI goals and strengthen company culture. Her thought leadership is especially resonant for HR professionals looking to elevate employee voice and design more inclusive workplaces.