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Donna Casanova-Ricci

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Program Chair at Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA)
📍 Mamaroneck, New York, United States

Donna is a strategic HR leader specializing in M&A integration and organizational development, currently serving as Director of Human Resources at Octave. She has deep experience in talent strategy, organizational design, and transforming people strategy in post-merger environments. Colleagues describe her as professional, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Outside of work, Donna is deeply involved in her local HR community. She serves as the Program Chair for the Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA), organizing events and leading discussions. She also actively participates in and promotes innovative HR forums like DisruptHR and enjoys networking with colleagues.

As Program Chair for WHRMA, she coaches and guides speakers for DisruptHR events.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Program Chair
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Mamaroneck, New York, United States
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M&A Integration
Her headline and experience highlight leading HR through mergers, including preparing a company for sale and integrating two acquired companies at Octave.
Organizational Development
A core strength mentioned is her focus on organizational design, talent strategy, and supporting leaders through periods of growth and significant change.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Program Chair
Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA)
5-2019
Director of Human Resources
Octave
9-2018 - 10-2018
Consultant
BuzzFeed
11-2010 - 4-2019
Senior Human Resources Advisor
RealHR Solutions
11-2004 - 7-2010
Vice President/ Director of Human Resources
Frenkel & Co., Inc.
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Education
Master of Science
Manhattanville University
Bachelor of Science
SUNY Brockport
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