Lisa Anne Rosendahl

Helps Leaders Navigate Change I Federal HR Leader I Veteran

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LocationRiceMinnesota, United States
Current roleBoard Member (Volunteer)Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) · since Apr 2026
Government service15yrsVeterans Health Administration (VHA) · U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

About

Senior human resources executive with 20+ years of leadership in the federal sector, including CHRO and national HR policy roles with the Veterans Health Administration — the most extensive integrated healthcare system in the U.S. Skilled at leading HR strategy, building organizational effectiveness, and navigating complex labor and policy environments. Proven ability to deliver results in high-stakes contexts, strengthen executive and union partnerships, and align workforce strategy with mission-critical goals.

Why me?

I bring 20+ years of results leading large-scale HR strategy, workforce transformation, and policy implementation in one of the most complex organizations in the country. From exceeding national hiring goals during crisis to building resilient HR systems and advancing labor relations, I know how to deliver measurable impact when the stakes are high.

Roles

Apr 2026–Present
Current role

Board Member (Volunteer)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota

Board Member
Nov 2025–Present
Current role

Consultant (Volunteer)

Compass Pro Bono

Minnesota

Consulting

I am part of a 5-person team for a Spring 2026 consulting engagement with Compass Pro Bono, supporting the American Association of Woodturners in tackling a key strategic challenge.

My Fall 2025 consulting engagement was part of a team supporting the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits to address a strategic marketing challenge.

I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute my skills in service of a mission that matters.

Apr 2025–Aug 2025
Former role

National HR Policy Consultant, GS-14

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC)

District of Columbia

EmploymentHuman ResourcesConsultingHealthcare ServicesPlanning, Policy, Strategy

Provides expert counsel to stakeholders on HR policy and legislation impacting the largest integrated health care system in the US, employing over 415,000 individuals. Develops legislative and policy framework, offers consultant advisory services, provides training, and oversight of health care delivery for Veterans.

Nov 2020–Apr 2022
Former role

Chief Human Resources Officer, GS-15

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Midwest Healthcare Network (VISN 23)

Minnesota

Human ResourcesProgram and Project ManagementConsultingPlanning, Policy, StrategyHR, Training and Organisational DevelopmentComplianceManagementProgram ManagementChief Human Resources OfficerHR DirectorEmployment / Labor Law

Provided senior level direction and policy interpretation on HR management practices and innovations. Delegated authority to manage the regional HR program for a Network serving more than 440,000 enrolled Veterans residing in nine states and portions of five others. Health care services are delivered through an integrated system of nine hospitals, sixty-three community-based outpatient or outreach clinics, eight community living centers and four domiciliary residential rehabilitation treatment programs.

Feb 2019–Nov 2020
Former role

Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Midwest Healthcare Network, VISN 23

Minnesota

Human ResourcesProgram and Project ManagementConsultingHR, Training and Organisational DevelopmentComplianceManagementProgram ManagementChief Human Resources OfficerHR DirectorEmployment / Labor LawHR Manager

Delegated authority to assist the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to manage the regional human resources program for a Network serving more than 440,000 enrolled Veterans in six states and portions of five others. Health care services are delivered through an integrated system of nine hospitals, sixty-three community-based outpatient or outreach clinics, eight community living centers and four domiciliary residential rehabilitation treatment programs.

Nov 2016–Feb 2019
Former role

Human Resources Manager, GS-13

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), St. Cloud VA Healthcare System

Minnesota

Human ResourcesProgram and Project ManagementPlanning, Policy, StrategyHR, Training and Organisational DevelopmentPayroll ManagerManagementProgram ManagementHR DirectorEmployment / Labor LawHR Manager

Human Resources Manager for a medical center providing care to more than 38,000 Veterans. Managed the St. Cloud VA Health Care System HR program, providing services to over 120 supervisors and 1700 employees. Represented the Health Care System Director on HR matters. Selected for details to higher level leadership positions while in this role.

Nov 2016–Feb 2017
Former role

Associate Director (Interim), GS-14

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), St. Cloud VA Healthcare System

Minnesota

Program and Project ManagementPlanning, Policy, StrategyManagementOperations Management

Interim Associate Director of a health care system providing care to more than 38,000 Veterans with 1600 full-time employees. Oversaw Facilities Management, Environmental Management Services, Biomedical Services, Health Administrative Services, Logistics, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, Voluntary Services, Public Affairs, Patient Advocate and Police functions. Provided senior-level policy interpretation for facility leadership in these areas.

Jun 1997–Jul 2003
Former role

Human Resources Manager

Park Industries

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Compensation AnalystEmploymentHuman ResourcesProgram and Project ManagementSafety OfficerManagementHR Manager

Managed HR for over 170 employees in two divisions manufacturing high quality stone cutting equipment for the granite industry. As the first HR professional in the family-owned business, I developed the HR program from the ground-up, implementing sound, equitable HR practices, participating in strategic planning, and introduced market-based compensation and benefits systems to attract and retain high quality employees during periods of rapid growth and market decline. Developed and implemented organization-wide human resources policies and procedures as the company rapidly expanded.

Sep 1995–May 1997
Former role

Human Resources/Organizational Development Associate

Champion Paper

Sartell, Minnesota

Human Resources

Corporate development associate participating in labor agreement administration, interviewing, non-traditional problem solving processes, and training. Facilitated technical and social process improvements, enabling departments to better meet business and internal and external customer needs; developed and co-lead team building sessions for supervisors to enhance their individual and effectiveness in motivating employees to achieve individual, department and mill goals.

Oct 1985–Jul 1995
Former role

Ordnance Corps, Captain

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army

District of Columbia

Logistics CoordinatorLogistics ManagementLogistics ManagerLogisticsManagementTraining InstructionMilitary / DefenseOperations ManagementTransportationOperationsMaintenance Technician

I held positions of increasing leadership responsibility and received numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal in the United States Army Ordnance Corps, a component of the Army logistic system, supplies combat units with weapons, munitions, procurement, and maintenance.

• Assistant Professor of Military Science, Reserve Officer Training Corps, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (Captain)
• Company Commander, Headquarter and Headquarters Company, 66th Maintenance Battalion, Kaiserslautern, Germany (Captain)
• Maintenance Manager, Combat Equipment Company (CEC), Pirmasens, Germany (Captain)
• Logistics Planner, 21st Theater Army Area Command (TAACOM), Kaiserslautern, Germany (First Lieutenant)
• Personnel, Training and Supply Administrator, Fort Jackson, South Carolina (Second Lieutenant)