Valeria Iakovets

Valeria Iakovets currently works in HR Services at Equinix, focusing on payroll assistance for German and Italian entities, managing employee leaves, and providing HR legal support. Previously, Valeria served in People Experience at deskbird, where responsibilities included crafting and implementing HR policies and managing onboarding processes. A brief volunteering stint at Malteser in Deutschland involved supporting refugees. Earlier experience as a Junior Learning & Development Specialist at BestDoctor included managing performance reviews and developing employee retention initiatives, alongside an internship in employer branding and medical support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valeria holds a Bachelor of Science in International Public Health from Hochschule Fulda and has medical training from First Moscow State Medical University, with additional study experiences in international communication and medicine in Germany and Italy.