Justin Birtz

Justin Birtz has extensive experience in human resources and people operations. Justin currently holds the position of VP, People Operations at Lyra Therapeutics. Previously, they served as VP, People & Culture at Cedilla Therapeutics, where they played a strategic role in developing the company's organizational strategy and goals. Prior to that, Justin worked as the Director of People Operations at BitSight, where they collaborated with the executive team to create the company's organizational values. Justin also held various roles at iRobot, including Director of HR Business Partnership and Director of Learning and Organizational Development. Justin has also worked at Imprivata, Teladoc Health, Symbotic, ZOLL Medical Corporation, and Sanofi Genzyme, gaining experience in HR management, compensation and benefits, HRIS, and payroll administration.

Justin Birtz has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Justin also holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from Framingham State University. In addition, they have a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from William James College. Justin has completed a Certificate program in Applied Project Management from Boston University. Furthermore, they are certified as an MBTI Trainer by the Meyers & Briggs Foundation, specializing in Step I/Step II.