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Francesca Schmidt is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in strategic human resources roles across various industries. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Human Resources for DC Operations at Grainger since April 2019, Francesca oversees the Distribution HR Team and partners with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives. Prior positions include significant roles at Discover Financial Services, where Francesca was a Senior Principal Human Resources Consultant and a Senior Manager of Recruiting, and at Allstate Insurance, serving as a Business Partner to the Midwest Claim Field Director among other positions. Francesca began their career with consulting roles, culminating in a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Northern Illinois University.