Shawna Stewart is an innovative People & Operations leader known for her impactful changes in workplace culture. Through inventive initiatives such as Recognition BINGO, Stayboarding, Learn2Earn, Innovation Fridays, and Backlog Bounties, she has cultivated a people-centric culture that not only amplifies employee engagement and productivity, but also fuels operational excellence and financial growth. Her role as a mentor and consultant for tech startups underscores her dedication to guiding others and driving collective growth. Recognized as a Top HR Pro in 2023 by Foundersbeta, Shawna’s impact extends across the tech startup landscape. In her current role at Railz, she has been instrumental in earning the company a spot on Forbes’ Best Startup Employers list for 2024. Her contributions have earned her awards from Great Place to Work Canada, Glassdoor, The HR Awards, and The North American Employee Engagement Awards. Notably, she played a key role in the successful acquisition of MarTech startup PostBeyond, and its recognition as the 4th Best Workplace in Canada in 2021. Shawna’s ability to drive success through her strategic leadership and unwavering focus on people-first principles continually shape the trajectory of talent and success in Tech.
