Carolyn Paganoni Mba, Msmob, Sphr, Shrm-Scp, Swp, Ldss

Carolyn Paganoni has over 20 years of experience in various human resources roles. Carolyn is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of People and Culture at Upbring since September 2021. Before that, they held the position of Senior Vice President of Organizational Development & Culture at Upbring from January 2020 to September 2021. Prior to joining Upbring, Carolyn worked as the Senior Vice President of People Operations at Upbring from December 2013 to January 2020. Carolyn also has experience working as an HR ProBono Consultant - Project Manager at Taproot Foundation from March 2013 to December 2013. Before that, they served as the Director of Human Resources at Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System from June 2006 to August 2011 and at BHS Consulting Corp from June 1999 to June 2006. Carolyn also worked as a Regional Human Resources Manager at Magellan Behavioral Health from January 1998 to January 1999. Carolyn started their career as a Human Resources Generalist at BHS Consulting Corp from April 1992 to April 1995 and later served as a Human Resources Manager from April 1995 to January 1998. Carolyn holds an MBA, MSMOB, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SWP, and LDSS.

Carolyn Paganoni, MBA, MSMOB, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SWP, LDSS, has a comprehensive education history. Carolyn obtained a Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior (MSMOB) in the field of Human Resources Management from Illinois Benedictine College. Carolyn also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the same institution. For their undergraduate studies, Carolyn received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English from Illinois Wesleyan University.

In addition to their formal education, Carolyn has pursued various certifications to enhance their professional credentials. Carolyn earned the Leadership Development & Succession Strategist (LDSS) certification from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) in July 2020. Carolyn also completed the Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) certification from HCI in March 2020. Furthermore, Carolyn obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM in April 2015 and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI in January 1996.