Sarah Canfield, PHRca, SHRM-CP

Sarah Canfield, PHRca, SHRM-CP has extensive experience in human resources. Sarah is currently working as the Sr. Director of Human Resources at ViaCyte since August 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Sr. Director of Human Resources at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies from July 2018 to September 2021. Sarah also served as the Director of Human Resources at Eastridge Workforce Solutions from October 2015 to October 2017.

Before that, Sarah worked at Peregrine Semiconductor for many years, starting as an HR Assistant in October 2006 and progressing to roles such as HR Representative, HR Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, and Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner. Their tenure at Peregrine Semiconductor lasted until October 2015.

Sarah's career in HR began at Textron in September 2004, where they worked as an HR Representative until October 2006. Prior to that, they served as a Staff Analyst Trainee at the Los Angeles County Office of Education from an unknown start date to 2004.

Overall, Sarah Canfield has a diverse range of experience in human resources, with a focus on leadership positions and strategic HR management.

Sarah Canfield, PHRca, SHRM-CP, holds an MBA degree from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, which was earned between 2010 and 2013. Prior to their MBA, Sarah completed their undergraduate education at California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration, where they obtained a BS in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management. Additionally, Sarah attended San Pasqual High School but didn't obtain a degree from there. Sarah has also achieved the Professional in Human Resources California Designation (PHR-CA®) and the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certifications from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in December 2007 and April 2007, respectively. Furthermore, Sarah has acquired the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM but the exact month and year are unknown.