My journey.
My journey to this work hasn’t been linear, but it’s been deeply intentional. I earned undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Public Relations and found my way into Human Resources by what I like to call a happy accident. That accident turned into more than a decade in corporate HR, where I worked across recruitment, employee relations, project leadership, and people management.
To better understand how HR drives business outcomes (and how business decisions shape people strategy), I earned my MBA while working full-time. That experience strengthened my belief that HR is not a support function—it’s a strategic one.
My career then took me to Australia, where I worked in HR for a global organization. Eventually, I returned to the U.S., became a parent to twins, and everything shifted. My priorities, perspective, and definition of success evolved.
I stepped back, raised two incredible humans, and chose to deepen my expertise by earning a second Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Georgetown University.
I understand transitions.
I understand hard work.
I understand commitment.
And I understand how personal change and professional growth are often deeply connected.
I believe continuous learning is what keeps us adaptable, relevant, and moving forward.
Core Values:
Authenticity. Integrity. Fairness.
Contact me.
rjali@me.com