
Pamela Culpepper is the managing partner of the Leadership Advisory Practice at Hanold Associates, where she focuses on leadership development, diversity and human sustainability strategies. Before joining Hanold Associates, Pamela co-founded Have Her Back LLC, a woman-owned and woman-led culture consultancy focused on advancing equity for all.
A veteran executive with more than 25 years of experience, Pamela has held human resources leadership positions at global companies including Cboe Global Markets, Golin and PepsiCo. She currently serves on the board of directors for Prada S.p.A., making her the first Black woman on Prada’s board in the company’s history. Pamela has a master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Eastbay, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She joined the Cambia board in 2023.