Tara Whitesel
When we lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose, we build workplaces that don't just perform they thrive.
When we lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose, we build workplaces that don't just perform they thrive.
As the VP, People at Verathon, Tara is committed to cultivating a high-performance, high-engagement culture anchored in inclusion, innovation, and purpose. She sees her role not as enforcing policies, but as architecting environments where people can bring their best selves to work. Drawing on a deep understanding of Verathon’s core values and strategy, Tara partners with leaders across the business to ensure that talent, systems, and culture are aligned to unlock collective impact. Her aspiration is to make Verathon the most people-centric MedTech organization in the industry.
Tara brings over two decades of progressive human resources leadership experience spanning global organizations, including Fluke (Fortive & Danaher) and Philips. Her expertise ranges from enterprise job architecture and leadership development to employee engagement, culture transformation, and organizational design. She has repeatedly led high-impact initiatives that connect business outcomes to human potential. With a track record of building inclusive, values-driven teams and delivering systemic HR innovation, Tara is known for balancing strategy with heart. She holds a B.A. from the University of Washington and is energized by leading in dynamic, mission-driven environments like Verathon.
What do you enjoy the most about being part of the Verathon team?
I love the shared commitment to patient care and product excellence that runs through every part of our business. But what I enjoy most is the way our people show up—with curiosity, courage, and an unwavering belief in one another. Our culture is built on values we actively live, not just list. That makes every challenge an opportunity for collaboration, learning, and growth.
What are you most excited about for Verathon’s future?
The possibilities ahead of us is what some would call a “once in a career” opportunity. We are participating and leading the way in an amazing MedTech transformation from reusable to single-use endoscopes. This fantastic and envious position we are in allow us to aim high, rapidly grow and take our business in new directions. I am thrilled to be part of this technology wave as it ultimately will improve the outcome for thousands of patients that our customers serve.
How would you describe the perfect weekend?
My perfect weekend is a mix of high energy and low key moments with my family. I’m often at the sidelines cheering as a proud sports mom, soaking up every game and road trip memory. When we’re not at kids’ sports, you can find us exploring and enjoying time with friends. And somewhere in the mix, I find a peaceful pocket of time to fold laundry while watching Dateline, it’s strangely therapeutic and the perfect way to unwind.