Lisa Dean is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience driving change and maximizing employee performance across diverse industries. With an impressive educational background that includes an MBA from George Fox University and a Master of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University, Lisa has excelled at aligning HR policies, procedures, and processes with strategic business objectives. Throughout her career, Lisa has been recognized for building outstanding relationships with employees and management-level staff, guiding workforce strategy, and championing best practices, diversity, and innovative thinking. Her expertise extends to mentoring and coaching employees, setting up effective performance management and succession planning programs, and leading workforce planning to align with business goals. Lisa has gained recognition outside of her work as an award-winning member of the Northwest HR community and as recipient of Willamette University's Atkinson "HR Person of the Year" award for contributions to the local HR and business community.