Shana O'Patry Hughes

Shana O'Patry Hughes has over 20 years of experience in human resources and operations management. Shana has held various roles at Gardens Alive, starting as an Employee Relations Rep in 2003 and working their way up to Vice President of Human Resources. In these roles, they have been responsible for policy administration, employee relations, and global safety compliance. Prior to Gardens Alive, they served as a Human Resources/Operations Manager at Commercial Interior Systems, Inc. Throughout their career, Shana has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in HR management.

Shana O'Patry Hughes completed their Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Ohio University from 1993 to 1998. Prior to that, they attended Magnificat High School from 1989 to 1993, where they pursued a College Preparatory program. In terms of additional certifications, Shana obtained various leadership and professional development certifications such as "Becoming a More Conscious Leader" from Aileron in 2023, "Everything DiSC Workplace® Certification - Classroom" from Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand in 2019, and multiple levels of Dale Carnegie Training certifications in 2018 and 2019. Shana also received the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM in 2016.