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Chrix is one of the most exceptional design leaders I’ve had the pleasure of working with. From the moment I joined the team, it was clear that he possessed a rare blend of product vision, strategic expertise, a solid creative foundation, and an unwavering commitment to both the product and the growth of his team. His approach to design is nothing short of inspiring—combining meticulous attention to detail with an innovative thought process that continually pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. One of the things I admire most about Chrix is his incredible talent for bringing out the best in each team member, guiding us to exceed our own expectations while supporting our individual growth. His feedback is always constructive, delivered with a genuine intent to help us learn and excel. I am deeply grateful for the experience and knowledge I gained while working with him. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Chrix is truly fortunate and will greatly benefit from his leadership.

Chrix led Walmart Business UX / Design for 2.5 years. He was absolutely instrumental to our launch and the build from 0 to 1. He spanned from strategic, upstream visioning and ideation to the tactical, downstream, execution against our prioritized discovery and development roadmaps. He hired, coached and grew a strong UX / Design team. And sat on my Leadership Team as a leader of the overall business. Unfortunately, as Walmart moved toward being in person in our hub locations, Chrix's circumstances did not allow him to move. I highly recommend Chrix to any company looking for an all around UX / Design leader--someone who can design himself and build a team to deliver.

Even though I only had the chance to work with Chrix for a short time at Realtor.com, his impact as Sr. Director of Product Design was immediate and lasting. Chrix brought a rare blend of vision, clarity, and calm leadership that uplifted the entire team. He quickly built trust, fostered collaboration, and created space for designers to grow while keeping us aligned on a strong product vision. His ability to navigate complexity and bring focus to what matters most made a huge difference in how the team operated and delivered. It’s clear that Chrix leads with empathy, intentionality, and a deep commitment to craft. Any team would be lucky to have his guidance and leadership—I know we were.

I was fortunate to come across Laura Reyes just as I was getting ready for a career movement. Beyond formal coaching sessions, she shared with me some really valuable practical materials and was always extremely responsive to text/calls with spot on advice! If you are looking to drive your career with intention, she is well worth the investment. Thanks again, Laura Reyes ! I hope more people are as lucky as I was to find you!

I had the pleasure of working directly with Laura as a communications business partner. She is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is an advocate for sourcing diverse candidates and ensuring a fair and equitable interview experience along their recruitment journey. Further, she has a knack for ensuring all levels of an organization understand the value and importance of delivering a recruitment experience that is free of unconscious bias for candidates. By sharing her passion for this space, she is able to influence and inspire leaders throughout an organization to become advocates themselves. More than this, she is one of the most caring and empathetic leaders I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with. Her compassionate approach to leading enables a safe and welcoming environment for everyone to learn and grow. I regularly observed her deep listening skills, which enable her to take the time to understand the unique needs of each individual. Having Laura in any leadership position means your team will benefit immensely from her deep experience – but more importantly, they will always feel valued and heard.

I am delighted to recommend Laura for her outstanding work in Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) during our partnership at Meta. Laura is an accomplished D&I executive with a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative strategies to optimize talent growth. She has successfully worked in global organizations, multiple industries, and all business cycles, including start-up, turn-around, and growth efforts. Laura has won several awards as a culture builder and is highly respected in the industry. She is an exceptional leader who fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds high-performing teams. Laura's passion for leading, inspiring, and developing talent is evident in the way she treats each person as an individual. Her colleagues describe her as an authentic leader who creates an inclusive environment and positions talent to make a meaningful impact. Laura's leadership style is results-oriented and supportive, helping her team achieve business goals. She is open and transparent, ensuring clear objectives are set, and providing the necessary resources and coaching to achieve desired outcomes. Laura's areas of expertise include Diversity & Inclusion, Recruiting, Talent & Organization Development, Executive Coaching, Culture & Change Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Restructuring, and Integrations. I highly recommend Laura for any position that requires exceptional leadership in D&I, talent management, and organization development. She is a valuable asset to any organization, and I am confident she will continue to positively impact any team she works with.

Laura is a gifted professional in the DE&I space. She has relevant experience in two global and big scale corporations in different industries. Laura is a true partner to the business functions and leads through, knowledge, influence, intellect and compassion. Laura will be an asset to any organization, fortunate enough to work with her.

So lucky to have worked so closely with you for all these years, Laura. You truly are an exceptional thought and people leader, strategist and operator. Most of all, you are an exceptional human. ‘Til we meet again. Thank you for it all.

I worked with Laura on a number of high impact projects while at Meta. What has impressed me the most with Laura is her ability to set the strategy, socialize with the right stakeholders and then drive execution. She is able to be very high level when presenting to our VPs and then go into the weeds when working with our analytics and engineering teams to ensure the work is executed appropriately. Laura has deep DEI expertise but is also able to understand the business context so that her proposals land well with senior leadership. Laura is also a great partner who treats everyone with respect and listens to other POVs regardless of experience and level.

Laura is one of those leaders that changes your life and opens doors that you never thought were possible. She did this for me over the last decade as my leader at GE Healthcare and Meta. So, I can attest first-hand how remarkable she is! Laura possesses the gift of operating with both her left and right brain. She is strategic by nature, leads with a clear vision and has a passion for operational rigor and excellence. This is why her team of 40 feel connected, inspired and empowered to do the work in an environment where change is constant. And, why she is able to work at all levels of an organization with grace while challenging the status quo. For this and many more reasons, anyone would be so lucky to know and work with Laura. She is an exceptional human and thought leader in DEI, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and end-to-end employee experience.