Lola Ridgley-Wagar

Lola Ridgley-Wagar, SHRM-CP, currently serves as the Director of HR Operations at Equal Opportunity Schools, focusing on talent management, benefits, communication, new hire onboarding, employee relations, payroll, data integrity, and compensation. Lola is also a member of the Board of Directors for South Puget Sound SHRM, contributing to social media and web content. Previous roles include Human Resources Analyst and HR Operations and Compliance Supervisor at Seattle Public Schools, HRIS Analyst at FareStart, Payroll Officer at the Port of Tacoma, and HR Manager at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from Western Washington University, an HR Professional Certification from Tacoma Community College, completion of the PPFA Management Mastery Series, and an Associate of Arts and Sciences with an Accounting focus from Bellevue College.