Podcast | CHRO, ACE: How we took our HR function from reactive to proactive

KK Guess, Chief Human Resources Officer at the American College of Education (ACE), has built and scaled the institution’s HR strategy from the ground up.

After first establishing the foundations of trust, compliance, and consistent policies, Guess has shifted the focus of the department toward more strategic work – with priorities including leadership development, culture strengthening, and data-led decision making.

This has evolved ACE’s HR function from reactive support to proactive in its approach, transforming the employee experience and creating strong alignment across a remote-first workforce.

The CHRO joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss ACE’s HR transformation, including how it has helped the college attract and retain top talent.