Mastering HR Administration: Why Size Doesn't Matter

Blair Reese is the Associate Director, Human Resources Partner for CharterSAFE and works in the Risk Management Department providing Human Resources support to California charter school members. She has more than 17 years of Human Resources experience with advanced HR certifications from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

With more than 30 years of Human Resources experience, Karla has a broad range of expertise in employee relations, compliance, benefit (health and retirement) administration, performance management, training and development, recruiting, compensation and payroll administration. Karla has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and has SPHR, PHRca and SHRM-SCP designations from the Society for Human Resources Management and HR Certification Institute.

Dr. Sharon Weir, is the Executive Director for New West Charter, a well-established and highly successful middle, high and hybrid charter school based in Los Angeles. Dr. Weir’s experience includes K-12 education, pedagogy and organizational management in the non-profit sector. Dr. Weir’s background in education, leadership, teaching, coaching organizational change management, finance, negotiation and mediation spans three decades and includes extensive national and international experience that combines her valuable expertise in finding success with the diverse range of interested groups she has the joy to work with throughout the educational community.

Veronica Rodriguez serves as the Chief People Officer/Assistant Superintendent of Da Vinci Schools. She is in charge of all aspects of human resources, staff wellness, and strategic initiatives around building and retaining an exceptional team of professionals. Veronica has 10 years of administrator experience as a principal and assistant principal, and has been an adjunct faculty member at Cal State LA for the past 8 years.