Devin Gribbons
About Devin Gribbons
Devin Gribbons serves as the Director of People Operations at Canvas, a position he has held since 2019. He previously worked in similar roles at Vicarious Ai and has a strong academic background with a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame.
Current Role at Canvas
Devin Gribbons serves as the Director of People Operations at Canvas, a position held since 2019. In this role, Gribbons oversees various aspects of human resources, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency. Gribbons has implemented strategic HRIS management systems to streamline People Operations processes, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Previous Experience at Vicarious Ai
Prior to joining Canvas, Devin Gribbons worked at Vicarious Ai as the Director of People Operations from 2016 to 2019. During this time, Gribbons led initiatives in facilities planning and management to support the rapid growth of the startup. Additionally, Gribbons served as Operations Manager at Vicarious.com from 2014 to 2017, where responsibilities included developing comprehensive diversity and inclusion policies adopted company-wide.
Educational Background
Devin Gribbons holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from The University of Alabama, where studies focused on Fine Arts and Creative Writing from 2008 to 2012. Gribbons also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, completing the program from 2004 to 2008. This educational background has contributed to Gribbons' expertise in People Operations.
Teaching and Research Experience
Devin Gribbons has held various teaching and research positions. Gribbons worked as an Instructor at The University of Alabama from 2009 to 2011 and briefly at Auburn University in 2010. Additionally, Gribbons served as a Thesis and Research Fellow at The University of Alabama from 2011 to 2012, focusing on academic research initiatives.
Internships and Early Career
In the early stages of the career, Devin Gribbons completed several internships, including a role as a Usability Intern at Staples in 2007 and as a Usability Student Assistant at Verizon Labs in 2006. These experiences provided foundational skills in usability and operations that have been beneficial in subsequent roles.