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Babette Friedman

HR Director, City of Homestead

Babette Friedman started his career in 2014, He has progressed rapidly through roles spanning recruitment, labor relations, benefits administration, and organizational development across multiple municipalities. Her experience includes leadership roles at Broward County, the Town of Pembroke Park, and the City of North Miami Beach, where she built foundational HR systems and led large-scale workforce initiatives. Currently leading HR transformation in her hometown, Friedman focuses on modernizing processes, strengthening employee engagement, and positioning HR as a strategic driver of organizational success. She was recognized as one of the Top Government HR Leaders for her impact and leadership in the public sector.