Larisa Shambaugh Shambaugh

Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Experience

EMAIL: shambaughl@arcadia.edu

Biography

Areas Of Focus

Larisa Shambaugh, a seasoned human resources strategist, serves as Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Experience.

At Arcadia, Larisa oversees all facets of the university’s human resources enterprise, including employee relations, benefits, compensation, payroll, compliance, wellness, recognition, talent management, and professional development. Her experience balances strategic initiatives with hands-on execution, enhancing employee satisfaction, retention, and institutional effectiveness.

Education

– Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University
– Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy;
– Master of Educational Leadership at the Broad Residency in Urban Education.

Larisa, who grew up in Wyncote and graduated from Cheltenham High School, is excited to return to the area where her educational journey began.

Professional Experience

Most recently, Larisa served as Chief Talent Officer for the School District of Philadelphia, overseeing talent and HR for nearly 20,000 employees across 220 schools. She was a trusted advisor to the Superintendent and led a multi-functional HR team of more than 120 employees across seven divisions, including benefits, compensation, recruitment, labor relations, employee health, and performance management.

Larisa brings cultural leadership, emotional intelligence, strong technical HR capability, and a solutions-oriented approach to Arcadia. Prior to her role in Philadelphia, she held executive positions with Newark Public Schools and research roles at the American Institutes for Research and the University of Michigan.