Areas of Responsibility - Job Description: 

Human Resources Director for Foster Pepper. Responsible for supporting strategic, operational and financial objectives of the firm. This support includes recruitment, assessment, development, training, motivation, retention and utilization of human resources.

Areas of Expertise - Employment History: 

Prior to Foster Pepper, held HR management positions in different types of organizations, including large healthcare organizations and a global brokerage firm.

Education - Personal History: 

BA, Political Science, UC Berkley
MBA University of Portland

Civic Organization Memberships or Professional Affiliations: 

Society For Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Accredited Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

When and where do you hold meetings with students? 

Lunch or late afternoon/Downtown Seattle or SU Campus

Any special requirements for students for the first meeting? 

Rsum of work and volunteer experience; summary of classes to date.

Mentor since Fall 2001
Will mentor either graduate or undergraduate students