Melissa Peña, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDP

Melissa Peña, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDP has a diverse work experience in various HR roles. Melissa began their career as an HR Coordinator at Spartanburg Water in 2001 and later served as a Human Resources Manager at Area Agency on Aging 1-B from 2004 to 2007. Melissa then joined Erickson Living as an HR Director, where they worked from 2007 to 2015. Melissa then transitioned to Leader Dogs for the Blind as the Chief Talent Officer, a position they held from 2015 to 2018. Currently, Melissa is the Executive Director of Talent, Culture & Operations at the Detroit Institute of Arts, a role they have been holding since November 2018.

Melissa Peña, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDP has a strong educational background in both Human Resources and Education. Melissa completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish Education from Newberry College, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Following their undergraduate studies, Melissa pursued further education and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Management and Development from Webster University, attending from 2002 to 2004.

In addition to their formal educational achievements, Melissa has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. In 2019, they became a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional. Two years later, in 2021, they earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI. Furthermore, they obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM in 2018, and the SPHR certification from HR Certification Institute - HRCI in the same year.

Based on the provided information, Melissa has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in both Human Resources and Diversity.