Lakeisha James

Lakeisha James has a diverse background in human resources, with experience in various organizations. Lakeisha most recently served as the Human Resources Director at USAging starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Manager of People Operations at Meridian Public Charter School from 2020 to 2022, where they developed policies and procedures to streamline operational functions and served as the point of contact for all HR matters.

From 2018 to 2020, Lakeisha was the Human Resources Manager at Center for American Progress, where they managed the HR department and oversaw benefits administration and compliance. Before that, they held roles such as Payroll Analyst at Freedom Partners Shared Services and Human Resources Consultant at Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

Lakeisha also has experience as a Human Resources Manager at Enroll America, where they managed payroll, benefits administration, and policy implementation. Lakeisha worked as a Human Resource Generalist at National 4-H Council, where they managed recruitment, employee relations, and employee engagement initiatives.

Earlier in their career, Lakeisha worked as a Benefits & Payroll Coordinator at Caplin & Drysdale and as a Benefits & Payroll Administrator at Center for American Progress.

Overall, Lakeisha James has demonstrated expertise in various HR functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, payroll processing, policy implementation, and employee engagement.

Lakeisha James attended Strayer University from 2002 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management. Later, from 2013 to 2015, they pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the same university, specializing in Human Resources Generalist.