Amy Singleterry, MBA
Amy Singleterry, MBA, is a seasoned Human Resources leader based in Dover, New Hampshire, currently serving as Director of People & Culture at Spiro, a global brand experience agency. With over 15 years of experience in HR, Amy has built a career dedicated to creating employee-first cultures and supporting high-performing teams. She specializes in employee experience, engagement, talent development, leadership coaching, and employee relations, ensuring that organizations invest in and retain their top talent while fostering a supportive, high-impact work environment.
Amy’s journey into HR began with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Lasell University, where she initially pursued social work and case management. Her desire to help employees succeed led her to HR, where she integrated her human services background into corporate practices. She later earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University while raising two children as a single mother, exemplifying her resilience, dedication, and ability to balance professional and personal responsibilities.
Throughout her career, Amy has demonstrated a commitment to empathy, accountability, and inclusivity, values that inform both her leadership style and personal life. She actively volunteers and donates to the local SPCA, reflecting her dedication to community and social responsibility. Recognized for her impactful leadership, she was selected for the 2026 Influential Women feature representing Dover, New Hampshire. Amy continues to mentor and guide future HR professionals, encouraging them to explore diverse functions and discover their own areas of specialization within the field.
• Master of Business Administration
• Southern New Hampshire University – Master of Business Administration
• Lasell University – Bachelor's Degree, Human Services
• Influential Women 2026
• SPCA
• Local animal shelter volunteer and donor through SPCA
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a deep commitment to leaving a positive impact on anyone I work with. I understand the challenges women face in the corporate world, and nothing illustrated that more than completing an MBA while raising two children as a single parent and working full-time. I made a conscious decision to become the leader I needed during those years and to continue the ongoing work of building and maintaining a cohesive, supportive People & Culture team. Balancing personal responsibilities with professional growth has taught me resilience, focus, and the importance of investing in people.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Approach challenges through a people-first lens. Oftentimes, professional conflict stems from a lack of understanding. When you remind yourself that everyone is a person first, with their own challenges, stories, and perspectives, you can focus on finding solutions rather than placing blame, and that is where real progress happens.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women starting out in HR to get exposure to all the facets of the function — benefits, payroll, employee relations, leadership coaching, and talent development. This will help to discover where their interests and strengths truly lie. HR offers an enormous variety of opportunities, and exploring different areas will help you find your niche and areas of specialization. Also, be a sponge. Seek out a network internally and externally that displays the skills and professional characteristics you aspire to. Consume their content, engage in discussions, or participate in learning opportunities. Growth doesn't have to rely only on your current company, team, or manager when social media has become such a powerful learning tool.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The role of HR today is both deeply meaningful and deeply demanding. As global and domestic pressures continue to shape the employee experience, we are often the ones absorbing complexity, offering support, and providing stability for others, sometimes while quietly managing our own stress in the background. This work requires showing up with empathy, humanity, and care, for our teams and for ourselves.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Leading with empathy and staying driven to add value to those around me guides me both professionally and personally. I strive to create meaningful impact through my work while continuously learning and expanding my perspective so I can help grow the next generation of leaders who see the person, not the role.