As the Director of Human Resources at Flagstaff Unified School District, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR department, including employment branding, employee relations, compliance, performance management, policy and procedure management, and communication. With over 25 years of management experience, I have delivered major impact in strategic plan execution, process improvement, and operational goal achievement.I am an innovative and collaborative HR leader who excels in relationship development, resource forecasting, staffing, capacity management, benefit, compensation, and total reward development, and leadership development. I have a proven track record of implementing award-winning employee wellness programs, improving engagement and retention over a 5-year period, and driving programs in continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. I am passionate about facilitating and implementing HR programs using change management initiatives, data analytics, benchmarking, and lean initiatives. My mission is to align HR goals with the organization's vision and values, and to empower employees to reach their full potential.