Biography

Jovanna Rodriguez, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the Chief People Officer at Food Bank For New York City. Since joining the organization in 2019, she has focused on building a people strategy that fosters an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing work culture. As a driver of culture and engagement, Jovanna leads the execution of key people and culture initiatives while ensuring HR operational excellence across the organization.

With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Jovanna has held leadership roles in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Her most notable work includes roles at The Thrive Network and ATIGlobal, where she focused on aligning people strategy with organizational goals. Her expertise spans talent management, leadership development, HR business partnership, workplace culture, and centers of excellence.

Jovanna earned her BA in Human Resources Management from Baruch College and holds both SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. She thrives on creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Jovanna Rodriguez

Biography

Jovanna Rodriguez, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the Chief People Officer at Food Bank For New York City. Since joining the organization in 2019, she has focused on building a people strategy that fosters an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing work culture. As a driver of culture and engagement, Jovanna leads the execution of key people and culture initiatives while ensuring HR operational excellence across the organization.

With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Jovanna has held leadership roles in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Her most notable work includes roles at The Thrive Network and ATIGlobal, where she focused on aligning people strategy with organizational goals. Her expertise spans talent management, leadership development, HR business partnership, workplace culture, and centers of excellence.

Jovanna earned her BA in Human Resources Management from Baruch College and holds both SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. She thrives on creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

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