Therese B.

Therese B. has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Therese is currently working as the Global Sr. Manager Human Business Partner at Sony Interactive Entertainment since June 2023. Before that, they served as the Sr Manager - HRBP in R&D at Twilio from September 2019 to March 2023. Prior to that, Therese worked as a Pro Bono Human Resources Consultant at Taproot Foundation from November 2014 to September 2019.

Therese also has experience as a Sr. HR Business Partner at Kaiser Permanente (Information Technology), where they provided advice and counsel on various HR practices to over 600 information technology SVPs, department heads, and employees. Therese ensured compliance with policies, regulations, and investigated employee issues and concerns.

Additionally, Therese served as the Human Resources Director at 365 Data Centers, where they managed the strategic and tactical aspects of the HR function. This included employment compliance, talent management, employee relations, performance management, recruiting, and benefits administration.

Prior to that, Therese worked as an HR Director and IT Infrastructure Consultant at A Computer Guy, providing HR consulting services in areas such as employee relations, talent management, performance management, and recruiting. Therese also managed various projects and conducted training seminars in HR and technology.

Therese's early career includes a role as a Sr. Human Resources Manager at Citi, where they managed international and domestic HR projects, consulted with senior executives on HR disciplines, and ensured compliance with policies and procedures.

Overall, Therese has extensive experience in HR roles across different industries, including technology, non-profit, and finance.

Therese B. has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California. In 2012, they obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI. In 2013, they obtained the PHR-CA certification and the GPHR certification, also from HRCI. In 2015, they obtained the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM. In 2020, they obtained the Human Resources Business Partner certification from California State University-Dominguez Hills. In 2021, they obtained the Executive Human Resources Management certification from California State University - East Bay, as well as the Leadership Program certification from the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management. In 2023, they obtained the Business Management Specializing in Human Resources, Leadership and Management Certification from UC San Diego. Therese is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Human Resources Employment Law from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, with an expected completion date in 2024.