Meet Zamena Ladak

Zamena Ladak is a Partner and Head of Learning & Inclusion at Assemble, where she helps leaders and organizations build stronger cultures, develop exceptional managers, and navigate the human side of growth and change.

With nearly two decades of experience in leadership development, talent strategy, coaching, inclusion, and human resources, Zamena partners with executives and leadership teams to create workplaces where people can do their best work and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

At Assemble, Zamena designs and facilitates leadership development programs, executive offsites, manager trainings, and team experiences for organizations ranging from fast-growing startups to global enterprises. Known for blending empathy with accountability, she helps leaders create environments where people can thrive and perform at their best. Her warmth, candor, and ability to create psychological safety enable leaders and teams to tackle complex people challenges with clarity, courage, and care.

Prior to Assemble, Zamena held HR leadership roles at Macy’s and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, where she built expertise across leadership development, talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations. In 2017, she created and led Can We Talk: Being Muslim in America at Macy’s, an employee experience that expanded across corporate locations nationwide and fostered greater understanding, empathy, and connection among colleagues.

Zamena holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Pace University and a Master’s Certificate in Human Resources Management from Villanova University.

She lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband and three children. When she’s not coaching leaders or facilitating workshops, you’ll likely find her chasing after her kids, squeezing in a Peloton ride, or on a pickleball court feeding her competitive side.