Charles Pugh

Charles Pugh, MPA, MSM, SPHR has a diverse and extensive work experience in various leadership and educational roles. Charles'smost recent position is at Howard University as the Director of Labor Relations and Human Resources Compliance. Prior to this, they held roles such as Adjunct Professor and Director of Employee Relations and Human Resources Services at the University. Charles also served as a Senior Human Resources Strategic Business Partner for Academic Affairs. Pugh has also taught as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland University College and Ashford University. Charles has held positions at George Washington University as the Director of Part-Time Faculty Personnel Administration and as a Senior Human Resources Client Partner. Pugh has also worked at Career Education Corporation as the Director of Employee Relations and the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee as an Adjunct Instructor. Charles has industry experience as the Region Human Resources Manager at Enterprise Holdings Inc., Director of Human Resources North America at Manpower Inc., Region Manager of Human Resources at TJX Companies, Inc., and as a Senior HR Decision Support Professional at Philip Morris USA.

Charles Pugh, MPA, MSM, SPHR, has an extensive education history. Charles obtained a Pre-Candidate status for a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University - Graduate School of Education and Human Development from 2015 to 2018. In 2012 and 2013, they earned a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Organizational Leadership and Change from Colorado Technical University. Charles'sMaster of Public Administration degree in Public Management and Policy was earned from the University of Pittsburgh in 1989 and 1990. Charles Pugh attended Duquesne University School of Law from 1986 to 1988. Charles'sBachelor of Arts degree in Political Science was obtained from Howard University in 1982 after completing their high school education at St. Anthony's High School in 1982. Charles Pugh also holds various certifications, including a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, which they obtained in 2015 and 2008, as well as a SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute in 1997. Additionally, they have obtained certificates from the Harvard Kennedy School, the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and The Wharton School in senior executive programs and human resources management.