Dallas College Louis Burrell Recognized as 2026 Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year by Phenom HR Awards

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For immediate release — March 11, 2026

DALLAS – Louis Burrell, chief human resources officer at Dallas College, has been named the 2026 Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year by the Phenom HR Awards. The global recognition program, in its fifth year, celebrates organizations and individuals that are transforming human resources through groundbreaking applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Burrell receives the honor for his visionary leadership and innovation in human resources. 

“I’m honored to accept this recognition on behalf of Dallas College and our Human Resources team. This award reflects the dedication of our HR professionals and culture champions who work every day to ensure employees feel inspired to do their best work. I’m especially proud of how our team is using innovative, technology-driven solutions to strengthen the employee experience and position Dallas College as an employer of choice across the region,” said Burrell. 

Burrell is acknowledged for advancing people-centered strategies that strengthen Dallas College’s commitment to becoming a best place to work and its 2030 vision. His work directly supports the college mission to cultivate an environment where employees feel supported, engaged and empowered to succeed.

Under Burrell’s leadership, Dallas College has continued to modernize HR processes, elevate the employee experience and introduce innovative solutions and AI tools that strengthen how employees connect with opportunities across the institution. He has helped position Dallas College as a forward-thinking employer, turning technology investments into meaningful outcomes that enhance both organizational performance and talent experience. 

“Louis Burrell’s leadership embodies our mission to create a workplace that attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent,” said Dr. Alfredo Sanjuan, senior director of talent acquisition at Dallas College. “Innovators like Louis and strategic partners like Phenom help bring our future to life.” 

Burrell’s accomplishments include championing data-driven solutions, streamlining HR operations and improving collaboration, departments and employee groups. His work ensures HR services are not only responsive and modern, but reflective of Dallas College’s values-driven approach to serving students, employees and the broader community. 

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About Dallas College 

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Dallas College consists of seven campuses — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — plus a dozen centers located throughout Dallas County. As one of the largest community colleges in the U.S., Dallas College offers online and in-person learning, serving more than 127,000 credit, workforce and continuing education students annually. Students benefit from partnerships with local school districts, four-year universities, industry and community leaders. Dallas College offers associate degrees and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, as well as bachelor’s degrees in education, nursing and software development. As the largest provider of dual credit in Texas, Dallas College serves 30,000 high school students through 63 dual credit programs. 

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