Amanda Hawthorne Penharlow, PHR

Amanda Hawthorne Penharlow, PHR has a strong background in HR, with experience in talent management, recruitment, and onboarding. Amanda most recently worked as the Director of People & Culture at Managed Solution, where they led the People & Culture strategy for a 75-person IT services firm. Amanda played a key role in building a dynamic work culture that was recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022 and a Top Workplace in 2020. Prior to that, they worked as an HR Manager at KIO Networks USA, where they supported talent management strategies for an international IT services company. Amanda was promoted twice within two years and successfully navigated significant changes such as acquisition, executive team turnover, and rapid expansion of US operations. Amanda also has experience as a Security Receptionist at redIT, a company that provides private cloud services and data centers. Overall, Amanda has a proven track record of meeting organizational staffing goals and supporting strong business outcomes.

Amanda Hawthorne Penharlow, PHR, has a solid educational background in Human Resources. Amanda pursued an Extension Program in HR Certificate from UC San Diego, specializing in Human Resources Management and Services, from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from the University of California, Davis, spanning from 2008 to 2012. Amanda also obtained a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in January 2016. It is evident that they have consistently sought out educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of Human Resources.