Fern Hernberg

MD, People Strategy at Brighter Strategies

Fern Hernberg is a human resources executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in a variety of industries spanning both the for-profit and non-profit arenas.

Fern led Eagle HR, Inc., a human resources consulting firm she launched in 2010, dedicated to delivering exceptional talent management solutions through a powerful combination of professional expertise and personal attention. Prior to starting Eagle, Fern held a variety of senior-level HR positions with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Deloitte Services LP, and the United Service Organizations (USO).

Throughout her career, Fern has devoted her energies to helping business owners and leaders accomplish their goals by making the most of their human resources. While this often starts with the development of a strong foundation of legal compliance and sound HR policies and practices, Fern encourages employers to take their HR efforts to the next level by also developing thoughtful and deliberate strategies focused on maximizing the productivity of their employees and the retention of their top performers – enabling employers to discover the joy and satisfaction that comes from successfully managing employees and enabling them to contribute to their fullest potential.

Fern holds an undergraduate degree in Communication from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and a certified facilitator of several personality assessments and training and development programs. Fern is proud to provide pro-bono small business counseling and training services for the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia (at Community Business Partnership).


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