J. Craig Venter Institute
Tiki Berman has over 25 years of work experience in human resources. Tiki started their career as a Senior Staffing Coordinator at Employment Enterprises, Inc. in 1995 and worked there until 2000. From 2000 to 2002, they worked as a Human Resources Assistant at Scientech. Tiki then joined Goodwill Industries International, Inc. in 2002 as a Senior Human Resources Specialist and worked there until 2014. In 2015, they became a Human Resources Manager at J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) and was later promoted to Sr. Human Resources Manager in 2016. At J. Craig Venter Institute, Tiki is responsible for managing various human resources practices and collaborating with management and HR team members to achieve the Institute's HR objectives.
Tiki Berman began their education at Jackson State University from 1988 to 1993, where they earned their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Maryland University College from 2013 to 2016, working towards their Master's degree in Human Resources Management (HRM).