Occupation: President and Founder
Company: Kinder-HR
Education:
MA in Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University (2009)
Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies, The University of Utah (2002)
Certifications:
SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2015-2024); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification, HR Certification Institute (HRCI) (2014); Servant Leadership Certificate, Gonzaga University (2009)
Career:
Founder, President, Kinder-HR, Utah (2024-Present)
Human Resources Director, Kids on the Move, Orem, UT (2020-2024)
Human Resources Business Consultant, Kleim2, Utah (2020-2024)
Director of Certification, Utah Chapter, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2020)
Human Resources & Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, Hoyt Archery Inc., Greater Salt Lake City Area, UT (2016-2020)
Human Resources Business Partner, Academy Mortgage Corporation, Greater Salt Lake City Area, UT (2015-2016)
Human Resources Consultant, Mattes Consulting, Greater Salt Lake City Area, UT (2004-2016)
Site Human Resources Manager, Nammo Composite Solutions, Greater Salt Lake City Area, UT (2012-2015)
Account Manager, WSi Healthcare Personnel (2010-2012)
Human Resources Director, Oregon Ballet Theatre (2007-2010)
Contract Development, Membership Lead, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah (1998-2004)
Executive Secretary, Orbit Irrigation Products LLC (1997-1998)
Civic:
President, Board of Directors, Repertory Dance Theatre (2024-Present); Vice President, Board of Directors, Repertory Dance Theatre (2023-Present); Board Member, Repertory Dance Theatre (2018-Present); Member, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, National Safety Council (2020-2022); Director of Certification, Utah Chapter, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2020-2021); Programs Director on SLSHRM Board, Salt Lake City Chapter, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2016-2017); Team Captain, Huntsman Cancer Institute, The University of Utah (2014)
Creative Works:
Author, “Don’t Be A D!ck: HR Advice for a Kinder, Healthier, and More Successful Workplace” (2024); Speaker, “The Secret to a Better Workplace: Don’t Be a D.I.C.K.,” TEDx Talk (2024)
Awards:
Recipient, HR Achievement Award, Utah Business (2024); Honoree, TEDx Editor’s Choice, “The Secret to a Better Workplace: Don’t Be a D.I.C.K.,” 20,000 Views, TEDx (2024)
Memberships:
Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2008-Present); Member, Salt Lake City Chapter, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2008-Present)
Hobbies:
Spending time with her family; Enjoying urban farming; Enjoying nature and outdoor activities; Reading
