Cassandra Binkley, SHRM-CP, PHR - DEI Leader and Sr. Manager of Community, Engagement & Philanthropy at Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

With more than 20 years of robust HR experience across various industries, Cassandra Binkley knows what it takes to create and implement people-focused solutions that align with business objectives and maintain the team's best interests. Her proactive approach to consulting management, strategic insights into inclusive work cultures, and dynamic advocacy for the development of leaders are why she was named one of Columbus Business First’s “20 People to Know in HR” (2014). Cassandra is not simply an HR manager and specialist, but a bridge-builder, change agent, and trusted advisor to employee prospects, team leaders, and C-suite-level executives in both corporate and nonprofit settings.

Binkely currently works as Sr. Manager, Community, Engagement & Philanthropy at Bob Evans Farms, a role that drives the strategy, management, and execution of employee and community philanthropy-related initiatives. She develops and manages related budget items and oversees giving campaigns, volunteerism, in-kind product donations, and donor relations. This role has an additional positive impact on the employee experience and community at large, covering all company locations while infusing the corporate DEI strategy in all work.