United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognizes Outgoing Board Member, Joané Hockenbury, for Her Many Years of Service and Leadership
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley extends our gratitude to Joané Hockenbury of People Centered Solutions, LLC for her time, service and deep commitment as a member of our Board of Directors. Her leadership and dedication have helped guide our mission and strengthen our work across the region.
Joané has over 30 years’ experience as a business professional and Human Resources leader. She is the founder and CEO of People Centered Solutions, LLC which specializes in Human Resource Consulting and Coaching. Joané is passionate about helping people to recognize their unique abilities and achieve their potential. She believes the intrinsic desire to help others mixed with creativity and ingenuity provides the springboard to positively impact the future of our communities.
Prior to People Centered Solutions, she worked for Just Born Quality Confections beginning her career there as the Receptionist and was promoted to many different roles of increasing responsibility within the organization while she continued her education. When she retired in January 2024, she held the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer and was a member of the Executive Team. As a member of the Executive Team, she was responsible for developing and delivering the organization’s strategic plan as well as all aspects of Human Resources, Environmental Safety & Health and Internal Communications.
She is an avid volunteer and is currently serving on the Dementia Friendly Lehigh Valley Steering Committee and LINC’s Executive Committee and the Board. She is past President of Society of Human Resource Management Lehigh Valley as well as past President of Dream Come True. She also served on the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School Advisory Board and Board Member of Northeast Community Center.
Joané received her master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from St. Joseph’s University and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Muhlenberg College. Joané holds a PHR, SHRM-CP as well as certifications in Change Management; Emotional Intelligence; DiSC®; Crucial Conversations and is a Master Certified Professional Coach.
She and her husband, Terry, have two children and three amazing grandchildren.