SAN FRANCISCO, CA, August 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rayshawnda N. Madison has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Madison is known for her transformative leadership as a human resources executive, driving culture, talent strategy, health equity, and organizational impact across the life sciences and technology sectors. As the Head of Culture, Community & Engagement at GRAIL, she leads enterprise-wide strategies to build a more connected, inclusive, and resilient workplace. Since joining the company in 2022, she has developed GRAIL's first five-year strategic roadmap, positioning culture as a core business driver and integrating inclusion into daily operations. Her strategy has shaped cross-functional efforts spanning performance management, leadership development, employee retention, listening strategies, and health equity.

A trusted people leader and architect of workplace transformation, Ms. Madison has expanded employee resource communities, embedded inclusive practices into daily operations, and operationalized belonging as a measurable outcome of organizational success. She has been instrumental in modernizing workplace culture, aligning engagement with business strategy to drive innovation, agility, and long-term impact. Her work has influenced thousands of employees and reshaped GRAIL's approach to leadership, equity, and employee experience.

Before joining GRAIL, Ms. Madison served as Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Invitae, where she built the company's first inclusion infrastructure and aligned it with workforce strategy and health equity goals. Prior to that, she was Director of Talent at Invitae, where she enhanced recruitment, development, and engagement systems to support inclusive growth across a global workforce.

Earlier in her career, she was Director of People Operations at Folsom Labs, where she partnered with the executive team to define company values and build the organization's first HR infrastructure. She launched culture programs, introduced inclusive benefits such as maternity programs, and designed employee experiences that supported retention and belonging during a high-growth phase.

Ms. Madison's career reflects the power of lived experience, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to building human-centered workplaces. Her professional journey began in retail, where she discovered her calling in people leadership. While at The Home Depot, she launched "Women's Workshop Wednesdays," a monthly series of free, hands-on DIY sessions for women in the community. Long before entering corporate leadership, she was already designing inclusive experiences rooted in learning and empowerment.

She credits her success to the mentors who guided her, the communities that shaped her, and a mother whose values remain her compass. Known for translating purpose into action, building trust across diverse teams, and aligning people strategies with measurable business outcomes, Ms. Madison has become a respected voice in her field.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Ms. Madison serves as Vice Chair of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls, where she champions birth justice, gender equity, and civic impact. A frequent speaker and advisor, she helps organizations bridge inclusive leadership, employee experience, and ESG strategy to align people practices with long-term business goals.

Looking ahead, Ms. Madison envisions stepping into a Chief People Officer, Chief Impact Officer, or Chief Executive Officer role—continuing to shape the future of work. She believes the most impactful leaders are those who turn purpose into progress, building cultures that empower people, fuel innovation, and create lasting change. For her, leadership is about unlocking human potential, aligning values with strategy, and inspiring teams to thrive in an ever-changing world. She approaches her work with empathy, conviction, and a belief that when people feel seen, supported, and inspired, they power the transformation of organizations—and entire industries.

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