Elizabeth Geist, M Ed, MBA
About Elizabeth Geist, M Ed, MBA
Elizabeth Geist, M Ed, MBA, serves as the Director of Organization Development at Bridgepointe Technologies, where she has worked since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in organizational development and human resources, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Amazon, Dogtopia, and AAA Arizona.
Current Role at Bridgepointe Technologies
Elizabeth Geist serves as the Director of Organization Development at Bridgepointe Technologies, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee development. Her responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives that support the growth and performance of the organization. Geist's leadership is instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources and Development
Before her current position, Elizabeth Geist held various roles in human resources and organizational development. She worked as the Director of Human Resources & Talent Management at Dogtopia from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she was the Director of Learning and Development at Isagenix for one year. Her experience also includes serving as Head of Learning and Development at AAA Arizona from 2013 to 2016, and as a District Training Manager at Goodwill of Central Arizona for five months in 2012.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Elizabeth Geist has a strong educational foundation in human resources and education. She earned her MBA with a focus on Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Retail Management from Northern Arizona University. This diverse educational background supports her extensive experience in organizational development.
Achievements in Learning and Development
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Geist has made significant contributions to learning and development initiatives. She developed just-in-time learning tools that improved the performance of over 6,000 staff members globally. She also implemented a facilitator certification process to standardize training curriculum for 200 global employees. Her leadership in creating a nationwide learning program at the University of Phoenix impacted over 6,000 employees, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing organizational learning.
Commitment to Organizational Development
With over 20 years of experience in organizational development and HR leadership, Elizabeth Geist is dedicated to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. She has executed initiatives that have impacted up to 8,000 staff members across various organizational levels. Her approach includes extending servant leadership to a team of managers and learning facilitators, ensuring that training programs are effectively developed and deployed.