Derek Bussman

Derek Bussman, M.P.S, currently serves as a Senior Analyst in People Analytics at Verano, having transitioned from an Analyst role in the same field. Prior to Verano, Derek held the position of Human Resources Analyst at the American Psychiatric Association, where responsibilities included developing a workforce analytics strategy and enhancing HRIS capabilities through collaboration with stakeholders and process improvements. Derek's career began as a Human Resources Assistant, addressing employee inquiries and creating training materials. Additionally, experience includes a contracting role as a Recruiting Assistant at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where Derek managed various recruiting processes in Workday. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland, a Data Analytics Professional Certificate from Coursera, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business from the University of Nevada, Reno.