Yan Gelman

Yan Gelman has a diverse work experience in human resources and education. They are currently serving as the VP of People at Spokeo, where they lead the HR Operations, Culture & Engagement, and Talent Acquisition teams. Prior to this role, Yan worked as the Global Head of People at FinLync, overseeing HR efforts for a multinational fintech organization. They also worked as the Head of People at Instawork, where they were responsible for all HR functions and played a strategic role in personnel decisions. Yan has experience in teaching as well, having served as a Business Instructor at Chabot College and an Instructor at UC Berkeley Extension. They have also held HR leadership positions at Resident and Betable, building HR departments from scratch and managing various HR functions. Additionally, Yan has worked as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of San Francisco and conducted professional development seminars as a Speaker/Presenter at the Project Management Institute. Throughout their career, Yan has demonstrated expertise in HR operations, culture promotion, talent acquisition, and building high-functioning HR departments.

Yan Gelman's education history includes obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Management from The Wharton School from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, Yan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, Yan also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, completed from 1996 to 1999.

In terms of certifications, Yan has obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI in October 2018. There are also several certifications obtained from LinkedIn, including Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, Diversity Recruiting, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Human Resources: Building a Performance Management System, Learning LinkedIn Recruiter, Motivating and Engaging Employees, Organizational Learning and Development, Skills for Inclusive Conversations, and Succession Planning. The specific months and years of obtaining the LinkedIn certifications are not provided.