JHU’s Human Resources leadership team guides the design, development, and implementation of the HR practices, policies, and programs that help make JHU a world-class institution. In all that it does, the team is guided by our Strategic Priorities and Mission, Vision & Guiding Principles.
Our vision is to have constituents view us as One HR, which they can access from a variety of touch points. HR Business Partners are the HR leaders who work in the various departments and schools throughout JHU. They partner with our Centers of Expertise to navigate complex employee relations issues, contract with new hires, facilitate promotions and transfers, and ensure that training objectives are achieved.
The Strategic Initiatives team works closely with the VP of HR and HR leaders from the Centers of Expertise to prioritize, develop and execute HR programs and initiatives.
Tracey leads the design, development, and implementation of a 
As the Executive Director, Total Rewards, Meredith is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of compensation, benefits, and worklife policies and programs that are cost-effective and aligned with university goals. To help ensure that the institution attracts and retains top talent, she works closely with leadership and other constituents on the design and implementation of program offerings, benchmarking, compliance, and communications for staff, faculty, and students.
Meghan provides financial strategy expertise and is responsible for the efforts, results, and success of HR’s financial performance. She serves as a vital liaison to the university’s central finance team, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive approach. She also works with partners across the university to champion and support the mission and vision of the university’s HR leadership team.
Cynthia is responsible for the effective execution and delivery of HR policies, practices, and programs at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, ensuring that they are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and are aligned with university HR practices.
Karen partners with Carey Business 
Chantress leads the CTY HR team, providing strategic direction and execution of talent management initiatives, and the effective delivery of HR policies, processes, and programs.
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Bernadette leads the strategic development and implementation of global human resources, field operations, security and travel management functions at Jhpiego. As a member of the senior management team, she exercises a prominent role in influencing organizational objectives, strategy and operations with respect to the utilization of human resources for Jhpiego’s headquarters and more than 30 country offices.
Janna provides strategic HR leadership and direction for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and is responsible for leading HR policy, initiatives, operations, programs, and services for the 
Laura is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the HR, payroll, and student 
Lisa provides strategic direction, support, and consulting services for Public Safety staff, covering a wide range of
Gia is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the HR, payroll, and student 
Tracy provides oversight of the administration and delivery of HR and Payroll services within the School of Education. In partnership with SOE leadership, she aligns HR support with the school’s goals and objectives while ensuring compliance with all applicable HR laws, regulations, and policies. 
Maryalice helps develop and lead HR strategies to support the organizational goals within the School of Medicine, the largest division at JHU. Working in partnership with 
Debbie is responsible for the overall administration, coordination
Mary is responsible for leading HR initiatives, operations, programs, and services for
Karen provides HR leadership for 
Jared provides HR leadership for the Whiting School of Engineering, where he is responsible for designing, evaluating, leading, and assisting in all HR-related activities, while strategically aligning the HR function to support the school’s goals and objectives.