Jessica Gofforth

Jessica Gofforth, SHRM-SCP, PMP has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Jessica has held various leadership roles in different companies, including Synapse Health, where they served as the Director of HR, and Jellyvision, where they worked as the Director of HR Business Partner. Prior to that, they worked at CDK Global as the Lead HR Business Partner.

Jessica also has experience at SGS & Co and Marks, part of SGS & Co as a Lead HR Business Partner, as well as a Regional Human Resources Manager and Sr. HR Advisor. Jessica worked at Bemis Company, Inc. as a Human Resources Manager, and at Rockwell Collins as a University Relations Specialist. Jessica also gained experience at The HON Company as a Member & Community Relations (HR) Representative.

Jessica has been actively involved in the Iowa SHRM State Council, where they served as the Director of Young Professional & Emerging Leaders and College Relations Director. Jessica started their career at the University of Northern Iowa, where they held multiple roles including STARs Team Leader and President of UNI-SHRM. Jessica received recognition for their achievements in SHRM HR Magazine and UNIBusiness Alumni Magazine.

Overall, Jessica Gofforth has demonstrated a strong background in HR leadership, business partnerships, and community involvement throughout their career.

Jessica Gofforth, SHRM-SCP, PMP, holds a Master's degree in Management, Strategy & Leadership from Michigan State University. Jessica also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Management: Human Resources from the University of Northern Iowa's Wilson College of Business. Additionally, they completed a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Northern Iowa. Jessica Gofforth attended Loras College for Business Management and graduated from Linn Mar High School. Jessica has numerous certifications, including the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. Jessica also obtained certifications in areas such as confronting bias, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, employing abilities at work, lean champion and associate, business process improvement, FMLA administration, and lean six sigma yellow belt.