Marlesa Adams

Marlesa Adams is an experienced human resources professional with a diverse background in leadership roles across various institutions. Currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, HR at Urban Institute since September 2022, Marlesa previously held the position of Division Director, HR at Virginia Tech. Marlesa's extensive career includes significant roles at Georgetown University as University Director of HR for Organizational Development and HR Client Services Partner, as well as adjunct faculty member. Prior experience also encompasses human resources consulting at MEA Consulting Group, LLC, and leadership positions at The George Washington University, Mathematical Association of America, and Harvard University. Marlesa holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.