Dr. Lepora Flournoy,PCC,SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Prosci,MSSBB, PMP,CSM

Dr. Lepora Flournoy has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Dr. Lepora is currently the Global Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Cepheid, where they provide thought leadership and strategic talent partnership to C-Suite leaders and their respective teams. In 2017, they founded Nextgen People, a company that offers executive coaching and development, executive assessments, and coaching services across various industries. Dr. Lepora has also served as a Board Member for ISSSP and the Human Capital Executive Research Board.

From 2013 to 2017, Dr. Flournoy worked at Equifax as the Global Human Resources/Talent Management, Sr. Director, leading efforts in integrated talent management, leadership and employee development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. Dr. Lepora also partnered with leaders for successful business and professional development outcomes.

Prior to that, from 2011 to 2013, they were the Six Sigma Change Management Leader at ManpowerGroup, where they consulted and assisted C-Suite executives in implementing people, processes, and technology improvements. Dr. Lepora also managed a Talent Acquisition Effectiveness project and led Zero Based Budgeting, saving the company $758k. Additionally, they served as a Board Member for Yes! Atlanta, supporting long-term intervention and mentoring programs for at-risk youth.

In 2011, Dr. Flournoy worked as a Change Management Contract Consultant at Coca-Cola Refreshments, leading change management efforts from the Business Transformation Office and collaborating with leadership to develop change management programs. Prior to that, they were a Talent Management Contract Consultant at Deloitte & Touche.

Dr. Lepora'searlier experience includes serving as the Chief Procurement Officer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 2005 to 2010, where they successfully transformed the Procurement operation and provided thought leadership and consultation on strategic sourcing to the C-Suite. Dr. Lepora also managed IT process improvements, implementing an electronic signature process that saved potentially $250k annually.

Overall, Dr. Lepora Flournoy has a wealth of experience in talent management, leadership development, change management, and strategic consulting across various industries and organizations.

Dr. Lepora Flournoy holds a Ph.D. in Organization Management/ Public Policy from the University at Albany, SUNY. Dr. Lepora also completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology at the University at Buffalo. Although the specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided, it can be inferred that they were completed prior to their additional certifications.

In terms of certifications, Dr. Flournoy has obtained several credentials. These include a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coaching Federation, an SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certification from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. Additionally, they obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Dr. Flournoy also holds multiple specialized certifications, including a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Six Sigma Black Belt from Global Six Sigma USA. Dr. Lepora obtained the Master Black Belt certification in November 2020 and the Black Belt certification in May 2007. Furthermore, they have a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from VersionOne, which they obtained in November 2013. Dr. Lepora also received an ADKAR Change Management Certification from Prosci in October 2012.

Other certifications obtained by Dr. Flournoy include the Hogan Executive Leadership Assessments from Hogan Assessment Systems, which they obtained in 2020, and the Center for Creative Leadership Assessment Certification, earned in October 2015. Additionally, they have completed the Disc Assessment from Wiley Education Services, and holds certifications in Leadership Practices Inventory Coach and Strength Finders, although details about the specific institutions or dates obtained are not provided.