Hillary U

Hillary U is the head of employee communications & experience at Rivian Automotive. In this role, she leads and shapes internal communication strategies to drive organizational alignment, foster employee engagement, and cultivate thriving cultures on a global scale. With over 15 years of experience at high-growth and Fortune 100 companies, including Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, Deloitte Consulting, and Alaska Airlines, Hillary excels at translating complex business objectives into compelling narratives that empower global workforces and support critical transformation initiatives. As a trusted strategic advisor to the C-suite, she leverages a people-centric and data-informed approach to ensure employees are informed, inspired, and deeply connected to their mission and values. Her expertise spans executive & leadership communications, strategic change management, culture & values integration, and global internal communications systems. Hillary is passionate about cultivating cultures of transparency and purpose, where communications not only inform but ignite action. She holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Washington