Hear from a panel of practitioners in Departments of One who share insights on becoming HR authorities at their organizations:
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Mark Marsen
director, human resources
Allies for health + wellbeing
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Allies provides integrated medical care, supportive human services, and community-based education for individuals living with, or at risk of HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. Mark joined the organization in 2016 as their first HR professional. As a department of one and a member of the Agency’s Leadership, he works to ensure that their efforts are efficient, socially aware, ethical, legally compliant, and aligned with their mission and vision. He works in an environment where employees are required to delve into subjects that would make the most seasoned HR professional blush or turn pale; Mark is learning a lot.
Prior to Allies, Mark was the HR Manager for an independent primary care pediatric practice for 15 years. He was the first HR person there too. For 10 of those years, he was also the owner of a company that designed and produced masks, costumes, and props for a variety of enterprises. Mark’s HR foundation was built in higher education administration and software development (before it was trendy). He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association and Pittsburgh Cares.
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Jenni Stone, SHRM-CP
HR director, partner
HR Shield
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For more than twenty years, Jenni Stone has been immersed in the Human Resources industry, as a Recruiter, Generalist, HRIS Specialist, Project Manager and HR Advisor. Her experience includes the telecommunications, healthcare and staffing industries.
Jenni’s diverse HR background has enabled her to bring an innovative, practical and fresh perspective to HR issues. Jenni also provides training and consulting to companies with minimal or no human resources within the organization.
Jenni holds a Master’s degree in HR Management and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), since 2007 and SHRM-CP. She is active in a number of professional organizations including Greenville SHRM, where she serves as Communications Director, Association for Talent Development, and Society of Human Resources Management. Jenni continues to share her wealth of knowledge of HR as a frequent speaker at professional human resource meetings and conferences across the US.
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Danna Hewick, SHRM-SCP
vice president of human resources
USSI
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Danna Hewick joined USSI in July 2013. In her role as Vice President of Human Resources, Danna oversees performance management; training and development; policy and procedure; recruiting; and employment practices for both union and non-union staff. A Senior Professional certified through HRCI (SPHR) and SHRM (SHRM-SCP), Danna has over 15 years of strategic human resources experience. Prior to USSI, Danna was Director of Administration, managing human resources, facility, information technology and administration for Pacific Trade International a home fragrance manufacturing company.
With an extensive background as a business partner, Danna has a strong foundation in developing business strategy; envisioning future talent requirements; implementing sound business process; developing performance improvement and talent management programs; succession planning; and the creation of competency mapping to ensure that the company’s human resources are prepared to meet future goals. Danna holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from George Mason University and an Executive MBA from the University of Maryland, Robert H Smith School of Business. She is a member of the National Society of Human Resources and the Montgomery County Society of Human Resources. She currently lives in Annapolis, MD.
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Mary Anne Obedoza
human resources manager
Asset Marketing Systems
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Mary Anne B. Obedoza, MBA - HR Manager at Asset Marketing Systems Insurance Services, LLC and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, San Diego, CA
Mary Anne B. Obedoza has more than 14 years progressive experience as an HR professional. Her diverse industry experience includes biotech, medical device, retail, financial life planning, broker-dealer, and telecommunication industries. Her expertise is in full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration, executive development/coaching, payroll, staffing, training, benefits administration and employee relations. She received her Certificate in HR Management and her bachelor’s degree from UCSD and her MBA from University of Phoenix.