Alexander C. Pullen, Sr., SHRM-SCP

Alexander Pullen is a doctoral candidate at the George Washington University (GW) with research interests in servant and transformational leadership; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and organizational resilience.

Pullen has spoken at various conferences and events, including for the Society of Human Resource Management, Institute of Management Accountants, Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation, IDEA User Conference, and local non-profits across the DC Metropolitan area.

A Human Resources scholar and senior certified professional, Pullen serves as the Inclusion & Belonging Business Partner at HubSpot, a software marketer and developer. His role accelerates the company’s mission to create an environment where everyone can do their best work and thrive regardless of background. He supports HubSpot employees, especially employees from underrepresented groups, by listening, leading with empathy, and building solutions that ensure all of the company’s people, systems, and processes are working with the mission.

Pullen has recently served as the lead HR advisor for departmental leadership and leads the human resources function for various divisions at GW. He was responsible for all HR activities for clients, such as leading workforce planning and organizational assessment, employee relations counseling and investigations, departmental policy development and implementation, training, recruiting and retention, diversity and inclusion, performance management, coaching, and employee recognition.