Human Resources/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer any questions about all areas of human resources, particularly in the areas of labor law requirements, best practices, diversity in the workplace, California labor law, hiring, terminations, performance issues, etc.

Experience in the area

Lesa Hammond is a human resources director, management consultant, trainer, and writer. She has over 20 year of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training and Management Consulting. She is currently the Director of Human Resources at Mills College. She is recently migrated to a blog from the internet column Ask Dr. Lesa. Known for her exceptional coaching in career transition, she has appeared on radio talk shows as a guest and has been interviewed for several articles in Black Enterprise magazine. Lesa has taught professional development classes at San Jose State University, conducted workshops at The Ohio State University, and presented in Public Programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has consulted with companies throughout the United States including: AT&T, Ashland Chemical, The State of Ohio, EDD (Education Development Department), and Kaiser Permanente. Lesa holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology, a Masters degree in Human Resources, and a Ph.D. in Transformative Learning and Change.

Organizations

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) College and University Professional Association - HR (CUPA) Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA)

Education/Credentials

Ph.D. - California Institute of Integral Studies - Transformative Learning M.P.A - Golden Gate University - Human Resources B.A - The Ohio State University - Sociology and Criminal Justice

Past/Present Clients

Lesa has taught professional development classes at San Jose State University, conducted workshops at The Ohio State University, and presented in Public Programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has consulted with companies throughout the United States including: AT&T, Ashland Chemical, The State of Ohio, EDD (Education Development Department), and Kaiser Permanente. Lesa holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology, a Masters degree in Human Resources, and a Ph.D. in Transformative Learning and Change.