Steven A. Miranda, SPHR, GPHR, is the Chief Human Resources, Strategic Planning and Diversity Officer for SHRM. In this role, Steve is responsible for both the development of best-in-class HR programs for the world's largest professional HR organization, as well as planning strategies focused on serving existing and future members. Steve is a former HR Vice President at Lucent Technologies, where his work took him around the world, including a 3½-year assignment as head of Lucent's HR operations for the Asia Pacific region. Here his responsibilities included the creation of global talent development initiatives, assessment methodologies, leadership development programs, and organizational design and effectiveness strategies. Steve currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Ethics Resource Center. He received his Master's Degree in Computer Science and his Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Detroit, both summa cum laude.