Chrissy Hadden

Director of Human Resources

chadden@niet.org

Chrissy is an accomplished human resources leader with more than fifteen years of experience across the private and public sectors. As Director of Human Resources, she brings a strategic, thoughtful, and people centered approach to leading HR operations, with expertise spanning employee relations, payroll and benefits, performance management, compliance and risk management, policy development, and organizational strategy.

Her leadership approach is grounded in trust, transparency, and consistency. She is committed to building effective HR practices and organizational systems that support employees, strengthen workplace culture, mitigate risk, and advance the continued growth and success of the organization.

Chrissy Hadden

Who is your favorite teacher?

My favorite teacher was my sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Horner. She helped me recognize my potential and showed me how knowledge really is power. That year, I became a spelling bee champion and discovered a love for reading that has stayed with me throughout life.

Why are you passionate about working at NIET?

What excites me most about working at NIET is being part of an organization where the mission and values are truly lived, not just stated. I’m motivated by the opportunity to support and empower employees, so they can focus on what matters most: serving teachers and students. Being part of an organization that makes such a meaningful impact is both inspiring and rewarding.

What do you do in your free time?

I’m very family-centered and love spending quality time with my husband. Our adult children keep life lively and it’s nice keeping up with what’s new in their worlds. I also enjoy photography, playing board games, traveling (especially to the beach), and staying connected with friends and family.