Mshrd Lanita Gaines-Hargett Phr

LaNita Gaines-Hargett, MSHRD, PHR, SHRM-CP has extensive experience in human resources and organizational effectiveness. LaNita currently serves as the HR Director, Americas/LATAM at ZimVie, leading a global team and focusing on change management and fostering a culture of growth. Prior to this, they were the Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Parata Systems, where they implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and facilitated leadership development initiatives. LaNita also held roles as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner/Director at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, Human Resources Director at Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Director of Human Resources at Erickson Living, and Assistant Director of Human Resources at Mosaic Community Services. LaNita started their career as a Human Resources Specialist at the Association of American Medical Colleges and as a Staffing Consultant at Randstad USA. Throughout their career, LaNita has demonstrated expertise in strategic HR planning, employee engagement, talent acquisition, compliance, and leadership development.

LaNita Gaines-Hargett, MSHRD, PHR, SHRM-CP completed their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Resources Development at Villanova University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing from The University of Southern Mississippi. LaNita also holds a certification in Human Resources from The George Washington University.

LaNita has further bolstered their expertise through additional certifications. In 2002, they obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. In 2015, they obtained the SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management. Additionally, LaNita holds a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, which they obtained in May 2021. Furthermore, they possess a Mental Health First Aid certification awarded by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in March 2023. Lastly, LaNita is a Certified Mediator, though specific details regarding its institution and date of acquisition are unavailable.