Isabel M Villaplana Canals

Isabel M Villaplana Canals is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Direction Home of Eastern Ohio since February 2023. With a diverse background, Isabel has held various roles including HR Consultant & Business Manager at HVM since August 2018, and Human Resources Manager at CommuniCare Health Services from August 2021 to February 2023. Previous positions include Management/Chiropractor Assistant at Wip-Lash Injury Care and Business Partner/Optician at Dr. Kenneth Kuhn, OD Inc. Isabel also has experience as a Passport Manager at Cornerstone Home Health of NE Ohio and Employment & Counseling Specialist at Lower Shore Enterprises, LSE. Isabel's early career includes roles such as Human Resources & Safety Director at Trinity Sterile, Inc. and Complex HR Manager at Perdue Farms Inc. Isabel holds a BBA in Management and an MBA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Universidad de Puerto Rico, along with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands, and certification as an Adults and Infants First Aid and CPR Trainer from NE Ohio Red Cross.