Carissa Palmer

Carissa Palmer is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) who is currently a Consulting Analyst with McLean & Company. She possesses strong research and analytical skills, and uses innovative, solution-oriented approaches to foster strategic and measurable results for members. Her focus areas are conducting research and advising clients on Performance Management, Diversity & Inclusion, and Employee Experience.

Carissa began her career with McLean & Company as an HR Research Coordinator, where she conducted research across a broad spectrum of HR functions and developed marketing collateral. Prior to joining McLean, she worked in workforce staffing and employee relations at a sports entertainment company.

Carissa holds an honours, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Western Ontario as well as a post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College.

2026 AHRMIO Annual Conference

Welcome to AAC26—where the AHRMIO community gathers to set direction, steer wisely, and take the plunge into the next era of HR leadership. With the compass leading to Copenhagen, we will explore how HR can advance People, Purpose & Progress – strengthening trust and culture, building future capabilities, and shaping responsible transformation in international organizations.

Co-Hosted by UNFPA and UNOPS at UN City

Let’s create impact together.

AHRMIO Annual Conference pages

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