County Appoints New Chief People Officer
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Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton has appointed Anne Calle as the County’s first Chief People Officer.
Calle, who is currently with the District Attorney’s Office, has over 29 years of experience in human resources, executive coaching and leadership development.
“Anne has dedicated her career to removing barriers and uncovering potential in professionals across the County,” said Shelton. “I am confident her leadership will help us achieve new heights in service and excellence across the organization in support of the community.”
The position of Chief People Officer is new to the County with the purpose of inspiring and elevating our workforce. This will include:
One-on-one coaching and mentoring for senior executives and high-potential leaders
Facilitating tailored leadership development programs to individuals and teams
Comprehensive succession and strategic planning
Team building
Organizational development across the enterprise
She will work with the CAO’s office and other County leadership to promote resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence. She will also work with the Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics to track the impact of these efforts and drive continuous improvement.
Calle started the award-winning San Diego County Regional Leadership Institute. The three-week program, which provides leadership development for state, local and federal law enforcement agencies, has had over 650 graduates since it launched in 2016.
With the District Attorney’s Office, Calle provided coaching and leadership training for attorneys, investigators and staff. She also speaks locally and nationally on leadership, personal growth and workforce transformation.
Calle will begin her role as Chief People Officer on Nov. 12.
