Speaker's Profile

Teresa Chapman is the Chief People Officer at Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP), a community-based health plan dedicated to creating opportunities for better health and wellness for all. A certified Human Resources professional with 20+ years of experience, driven by a passion for connecting expertise, authenticity, and purpose, Chapman has become a transformative force in humanizing company culture and revolutionizing employee well-being. Chapman's expertise is comprehensive, addressing critical workplace issues such as mental health, burnout prevention, and creating psychologically safe environments. Chapman launched a healthy workforce initiative aimed at improving employee well-being that achieved a 318.26% annualized program utilization. This not only elevated employee health and engagement but enhanced work satisfaction, morale, and work-life balance. Chapman's influence extends beyond her role at SCFHP. As an adjunct professor at UCSC, she bridges academic insights with real-world applications, teaching organizational development and change management. She is also a sought-after speaker, sharing her expertise on leadership and the transformative power of authentic, purpose-driven company cultures. She recently spoke at a CHIEF event, 'Unveiling Truths: Women Leaders Redefining Mental Health Conversations,' sharing how leaders can actively shape company culture to support mental health and encourage open discussions without fear of judgment or reprisal. Chapman holds a Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University, School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco, School of Management. This unique blend of conflict resolution skills and economic understanding informs her approach to cultivating cultures of health and wellness.