Carolyn Hayden-Garner, PLP, is the Payroll Director at Tesla, overseeing payroll operations across the Americas, more than 40 countries in Europe, and India. She is a distinguished leader and payroll expert with more than 30 years of experience managing global payroll operations for some of the world’s most renowned organizations, including CBRE, Northrop Grumman, and Tesla. Her career began in a leadership role at the Dallas Independent School District, where she served as Executive Director of Payroll. She founded the nonprofit organization Mothers Shut In, which empowers women from diverse backgrounds and helps them leave a lasting legacy for their families.