Benjamin Kaufman Email & Phone Number

Our area’s mission is to create and deliver satisfying, engaging, and inclusive experiences throughout every employee’s lifecycle at DOH. I lead the Employee Experience Program which includes five “experience areas”: Talent Acquisition and Candidate Experience; Onboarding; Learning and Growth; Leadership Development; and Engagement and Retention. And by “lead”, I mean that I support the fantastic managers and teams in each of these areas achieve their mission and goals.

Tumwater, Washington

I strive to merge research and practice and promote an environment where everyone is excited and empowered to produce results.

Tumwater, Washington

I manage the portfolio of projects designed to move L&I toward becoming the community of choice by improving employee experience across six themes (communication; workload; compensation; safety and wellness; growth and development; flexibility). I strive and am passionate about providing support to theme project managers and work-stream personnel by developing project structures, providing IO expertise and guidance, translating strategic goals into operational goals, and removing barriers. I also serve in a supportive role for projects other projects that require expertise in personnel and organizational psychology, research methods, and statistics.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Olympia, Washington

Advised C.E.O. on organizational change, culture development, and leadership strategy, and analyzed external management consulting proposals.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Master'S Degree, Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language And Literature