Mary Anne Koleny serves as the Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Carlow University. Mary Anne is a seasoned human resource professional, with experience in a variety of industries, with the last 12 years devoted to higher education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources from the University of Delaware, a master’s degree in Public Policy and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration, both from the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a Senior Human Resources Professional certification  (SHRM-SCP) and is a Founding Partner of the Collaborative Center for Higher Education at the International Institute for Restorative Practices. In her desire to give back to students, she also serves as a part-time human resource management instructor, effectively bringing real-world HR experiences to the classroom. At Carlow University, Mary Anne is devoted to enhancing the employee experience through continuous improvement of Carlow’s human resources programs and services, while increasing operational efficiencies.

Education

• Doctor of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2022)
• Master in Public Policy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2017)
• BS in Human Resources, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Professional Memberships

• Society for Human Resource Management

Research

• Strategies to mitigate implicit bias in resume screening and interviewing.
• Best practices for designing effective DEI training initiatives for search committees.
• The impact of gender bias on women’s advancement to leadership positions.