Chris Braccio, Vice President of Human Resources at American Systems

Chris Braccio serves as vice president of human resources at American Systems, a technology and engineering company.

American Systems works with clients in the health care, defense, intelligence, federal law enforcement and international outreach communities, according to its website.

In her role, Braccio is responsible for human capital functions such as talent management, compensation, benefits, HR information systems, community affairs and charitable programs, American Systems said. She previously served as the company’s director of HR operations.

Braccio has more than 25 years of experience in the HR practice. She is a member of various HR organizations such as the Washington Technical Personnel Forum, WorldatWork, the National Association of Professional Women and the Society for HR Management.

Prior to joining American Systems in October 2007, Braccio served as director of compensation benefits, HRIS and payroll at World Kitchen, according to her LinkedIn profile.

She was previously director of HR at satellite internet startup StarBand Communications, where she developed compensation and benefits programs.

From 1995 to 2000, Braccio served as national HR director at Sunrise Assisted Living, a health care provider that serves persons in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Braccio earned a master’s degree in HR from the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut School of Business.