Jenifer Shurson is a trained consultant with nearly 20 years of experience in the fields of Organization Development & Human Resource Management across government, private sector and non-profit agencies, with more than half of that time spent in the capacity of HR Generalist for the Berkeley Public Library.
In addition to her work in recruitment, training and development, and employee relations, she has helped guide multiple organizational change efforts including staff restructuring, policy changes, workflow redesign, and strategic initiatives to ensure best possible outcomes for all levels of staff.
With a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and a doctorate in Organization Development she has taken her knowledge and experience to a larger audience serving as university faculty and designing and delivering trainings and workshops for working professionals in the areas of change management, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and strategic human resources. Jenifer is also a certified professional coach focused on helping people to more effectively navigate often complex workplace situations. Additional areas of focus include conflict management, empathy and leadership development.