Alyona Richey Mba

Alyona Richey has a strong background in HR compensation and benefits, with experience in managing global benefits for prominent law firms. Alyona is currently the Director of HR Compensation and Benefits at Dykema, where they oversee the company's compensation and benefits programs. Prior to this, they worked at McDermott Will & Emery as the Director of Benefits, responsible for developing and administering health and welfare, retirement, and wellness plans. Alyona also served as the Senior Benefits Manager and Senior Manager of Human Resources Projects at the same company. Earlier in their career, they worked at Howrey LLP as the Benefits Manager, overseeing employee and partner benefit programs. Alyona also held positions as a Human Resources Business Analyst & Pension Administrator and a Benefits Billing & Financial Analyst at Howrey LLP. Alyona Richey has an MBA, CEBS, GBA, RPA, and CPSP qualifications.

Alyona Richey holds an impressive educational background, including multiple degrees and certifications. In 2002, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from Avila University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing from the same university in 2000.

In terms of certifications, Alyona achieved several from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits. In 2018, they became a Certified Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), followed by the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification in the same year. In 2016, they obtained the Certified Group Benefits Associate (GBA) certification, and in 2014, they earned the Certified Global Benefits Administrator certification from the same organization.

Adding to their accomplishments, Alyona recently obtained the Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP) certification in 2021 through the PSCA Plan Sponsor Council of America. Furthermore, they hold additional certifications, including the Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the Argyle Advisory 2022 certificate. Alyona is also recognized as an Argyle Speaker by Canvas Credentials (Badgr).