Carmela has 30 years of experience leading all aspects of Human Resources in several small and mid size rapidly growing businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the course of her career Carmela has been the first Vice President of Human Resources at nine companies, including six start-ups - her professional experience includes technology, retail, hospitality and wholesale companies and a variety of business outcomes. Throughout her career she has built high performing teams to deliver the full suite of human resources programs and services. Carmela has worked closely with employees at all levels to help them build strong communication skills, leadership skills and working relationships to drive positive business results. Carmela is now using her extensive and diverse experience to lead WOVEN - a Human Resources Consulting and Executive and Leadership coaching practice.Carmela holds a BA/BS in Speech Communication and Political Science from the University of Nevada – Reno. In 2016 she completed her certification as an Executive and Leadership Coach through the Hudson Institute. For three years Carmela served as Board Chair at Project Open Hand a San Francisco non-profit serving nutritious meals with love to the sick and elderly in our community.