Michelle Woodley, MBA

Michelle Woodley, MBA has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development. Michelle currently works as the Associate Director of People & Culture at American Jewish World Service, where they partner with the VP of People & Culture and Executive Leadership to develop HR policies and manage all HR functions for international colleagues.

Prior to their current role, Michelle worked as the Human Resources Manager & Business Partner at American Jewish World Service, where they managed all lifecycle processes and led company-wide initiatives.

Before joining American Jewish World Service, Michelle held various roles at Housing Trust Fund Corporation. Michelle worked as the HR & Workforce Analytics Manager, overseeing HR data collection and retention and leading a data analytics team. Michelle also served as the Assistant Director of Human Resources, where they supervised staff and staffing agencies, and as the HR Manager, Benefits & Organizational Development, where they designed and administered benefits and managed employee relations.

Michelle began their career at GE, where they held several roles in compensation and benefits, supplier management, and insurance analysis. Michelle also worked as a Case Manager, creating and promoting Six Sigma programs to support organizational effectiveness. Michelle started their career at General Electric as a Biochemist.

Overall, Michelle Woodley, MBA brings a wealth of experience and expertise in human resources, organizational development, and employee relations to their current role at American Jewish World Service.

Michelle Woodley holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Management Information Systems, General from the University at Albany, SUNY. Michelle also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, General and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Chemistry from Hope College. Additionally, Michelle has obtained various certifications including Change Acceleration Process, Moving Forward in a Changing Environment, Advanced Presentation Skills, Time Management, Essential Leadership - Influencing Skills, Cornerstone Leadership - Foundations of GE Leadership, Project Management, PeopleSoft Human Resources 9 Consultant Certified Expert, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. The institutions from which they obtained these certifications include GE, GE Crotonville, and PeopleSoft, Inc.