DIANNE WHITFIELD

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Dianne Whitfield joined Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in January 2021 as Chief Human Resources Officer with 20+ years of experience in human resources. In her time at Tarsus, she has helped create a company culture where innovative and passionate individuals can make an impact. These efforts have led to Tarsus becoming a top talent destination with a differentiated culture model that encourages diversity, collaboration, and belonging.

A champion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Whitfield has built DEI initiatives into everything from recruitment strategy and internal trainings to educational resources and events for employees yearround, such as annual activities for Black History Month, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Whitfield’s commitment to culture has attracted an incredible amount of talent to Tarsus, with the number of employees more than doubling in the last year, going from 45 to 100, and an increase in diversity at all levels of the organization, with the company comprising 57% women and 62% People of Color.

Whitfield also implemented a variety of forward-looking employee health and wellbeing initiatives at Tarsus, including a flexible (hybrid) work schedule, growth and development opportunities, professional coaching, recharge days and wellness weeks - leading to high employee engagement, low turnover, and external employer award recognition.