Nerissa I.

Nerissa I. currently serves as the VP of People at Gusto, where responsibilities encompass leading People Relations and Operations, along with overseeing talent acquisition. Previous roles at Gusto include Senior Director and Director of People, focusing on employee relations, HR compliance, and various HR functions. Prior to Gusto, Nerissa I. worked at Google in Employee Relations, conducting investigations and developing a global mediation program. Experience also includes serving as a Complaint Resolution Officer at the University of California, Berkeley, addressing issues related to sexual harassment and discrimination. Early career work involved advocating for low-income clients at Bay Area Legal Aid and conducting legal research for the Positive Women's Network - USA. Nerissa I. holds a JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University.