Travonda Bennett

Travonda Bennett is manager, talent development, in People and Culture at the Art Institute of Chicago. Travonda understands that a world-class museum thrives when its staff thrives, and this belief drives her work. A self-made leader with a background in retail management, she has learned and contributed through roles in both Visitor Services (now Engagement) and Human Resources since joining the museum in 2011. Today, as part of People and Culture, she develops and implements talent management strategies, crafts welcoming onboarding experiences, champions staff achievements, and listens closely to staff feedback, all in an effort to cultivate and strengthen a vibrant and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.