Mariana Gere nsk a, Ph . D . Human and O
I’m a PhD-trained Human and Organizational Development professional who designs people-centered learning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness programs.
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I’m a PhD-trained Human and Organizational Development professional who designs people-centered learning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness programs. Across public service, nonprofit, higher education, and corporate environments, I’ve created curricula and learning experiences by combining learning science, stakeholder insight, and strong needs analysis to help leaders and teams thrive.
I’ve also led organizational change initiatives—using evidence, confidential and politically sensitive problem-solving, and modern performance and talent approaches—to strengthen culture, engagement, and capability. From developing evaluation frameworks and KPIs to coaching leaders through transformation, I bring a pragmatic, research-informed approach that aligns strategy with the people plan and measurable outcomes.
- 29 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Languages
- BulgarianFluent
- EnglishFluent
- RussianIntermediate
- UkrainianIntermediate
- FrenchIntermediate
Industry experience
- Government
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
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Work experience· 21 roles
Designed and developed curriculum across human resources, health and safety, and management development. Adapted curriculum to diverse audiences based on SME feedback and prepared learning needs analysis reports with recommendations for senior leadership. Introduced KPIs and learning measurements to improve learning program effectiveness, and influenced stakeholders through innovative, people-centered design.
Designed and developed curricula across human resources, health and safety, and management development. Adapted learning based on SME feedback, prepared learning needs analysis reports and recommendations for senior leadership, and introduced KPIs and measurement for learning programs and courses. Influenced stakeholders with people-centered, innovative design approaches.
Built partnerships and strategic alliances, influenced senior leadership with evidence and business cases, and co-created a win-win mindset. Resolved complex issues with high confidentiality and political sensitivity while coaching business units toward operational objectives aligned with strategic goals. Partnered with employee groups and unions to design people-centered programs; administered and interpreted psychometric assessments (e.g., EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360, Leadership Profile, MBTI, True Colors). Led initiatives related to organizational effectiveness, performance management, change management, culture and engagement, recognition, wellness, and team effectiveness; supported organization-wide initiatives and employee value proposition through innovative policies and practices.
Education· 15
Certifications and awards· 24
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