Heather Persh

Heather Persh has a diverse work history spanning over two decades. Their most recent position was as an Executive Director of Human Resources at Esperion, where they worked extensively with management on various human resource needs and planning initiatives. Before that, they held roles such as Senior Director, Associate Director, and Manager of Human Resources at the same company. Prior to their time at Esperion, Persh worked as an HR Supervisor at A123 Systems, providing HR support for US Operations. Heather also worked as a Recruiter at McKinley, Inc., supporting the company's residential real estate portfolio. Additionally, Persh gained experience as a Human Resources Assistant at A123 Systems, where they were involved in recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, and training. Earlier in their career, they worked as an HR Assistant at L & S Associates, a Forms Coder/Sales Representative/General Office Assistant at Document Processing Systems Incorporated, and a Lifeguard at Lakeland Golf and Country Club.

Heather Persh attended Michigan State University from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology. Heather then pursued further education at the Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations from 2007 to 2009, earning a Master's degree (MHRLR) in Human Resources and Labor Relations.

In terms of additional certifications, Heather obtained various coaching certifications from LinkedIn. In 2022, they completed the "How to Be an Effective Remote Manager" certification. In 2023, they obtained several additional certifications including "Coaching New Hires," "Coaching New Managers," "Coaching Virtually," "Coaching Your Team to Think and Act Strategically," "Develop Your Coaching Skills as a Leader or Manager," "Coach Your Team to Learn, Stretch, and Grow," "Coaching Your Team in a Dynamic Workplace," "Critical Thinking for More Effective Communication," "Improving Your Leadership Communications," "Mastering Communications as a Leader," "Realistic Strategies to Talk about Mental Health at Work," and "Talking About Mental Health as a Leader." These certifications from LinkedIn demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and professional development in various areas of leadership, coaching, and communication.