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Mariana Gere nsk a, Ph . D . Human and O

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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.

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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

Work experience· 21 roles

Curriculum Designer · Lumina Datamatic s (U S) VirtualAug 2026 – Present · 4 mos

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.

Curriculum Designer · Lumina Datamatic (U.S.)Aug 2026 – Present · 4 mos

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.

Manager, Organizational Development and Effectiveness · Athabasca University (AU)Mar 2026 – Jun 2026 · 4 mos

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.

Manager, Community Family Services and Programs · The Salvation Army High Point Community Resource CentreJul 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos
Learning and Development Specialist · TRIUMF Particle Accelerator Lab at UBC (Hybrid)Aug 2023 – Nov 2023 · 4 mos
Learning and Development Specialist (contract) · TRIUMF Particle Accelerator Lab at UBC VancouverAug 2023 – Nov 2023 · 4 mos
Senior Learning and Performance Consultant · GP Strategies Corporation and Learning Technologies Group (Remote)Aug 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr
Senior Learning and Performance Consultant · GP Strategies Corporation and Learning Technologies GroupAug 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr

Education· 15

Ph.D. (Scholar-Practitioner), Human and Organizational Development · Fielding Graduate University2030 – 2015
M.A., Human and Organizational Development · Fielding Graduate University2030 – 2013
M.Sc., Human Resources Management · College of Europe2030 – 2000
M.A., European Integration and Social Programming · New Bulgarian University2030 – 1999

Certifications and awards· 24

Certificate in Fundraising Essentials (NonProfit Ready.Org)2030 – 2026
Certificate in Integrated Talent Management (ATD)2030 – 2026
Certificate in Ethical Research (Fielding Graduate University)2030 – 2026
CPHR (Canadian Practitioner in Human Resources designation; currently lapsed)2030 – 2026

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