Jessica Peña
About Jessica Peña
Jessica Peña is the Director of Workforce Management at Atlantic Health System, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition, having held positions at companies such as Verizon, Samsung Electronics, and Kinetic Concepts Inc.
Current Role at Atlantic Health System
Jessica Peña serves as the Director of Workforce Management within People Solutions & Talent Operations at Atlantic Health System. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization from its Morristown, NJ location. In her role, she has spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving operational effectiveness through design thinking and agile methodologies. Additionally, she established the Talent Development Center, which focuses on employee growth and community advocacy.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Atlantic Health System, Jessica Peña accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Verizon as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2010 to 2019 and later served as the Associate Director of Technology Talent Acquisition for the US and Latin America. Prior to her tenure at Verizon, she was a Manager of HR Strategic Staffing at Samsung Electronics from 2006 to 2010 and worked as a Northeast Regional Recruiter at Kinetic Concepts Inc. from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Professional Development
Jessica Peña has pursued comprehensive education in human resources and management. She studied at the University of Phoenix, where she earned an MBA in HR Management from 2004 to 2007. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Lincoln University. Currently, she is studying at Cornell University, focusing on Strategic Human Resource Practices, and is enrolled in a Post-Grad Certificate Program since 2013.
Leadership and Diversity Initiatives
At Atlantic Health System, Jessica Peña has played a significant role in promoting diversity and engagement within the organization. She served as the first Chair of the African American Business Resource Group, driving initiatives that enhance diversity and inclusion. Additionally, she has contributed to the innovation committee as an HR representative, facilitating Agile training sessions to foster a culture of innovation.